Architectural Assistant Part 2

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all project phases: project strategy, test fits, schematic plans and conceptual designs for schematic design, refine design solutions for design development, production of tender and construction packages.
• Coordinate work of single or multi discipline teams throughout the project's life cycle (from development and initiation to close out), while under supervision of a Project Manager.
• Prepare, develop and edit, under the guidance of the project leader or nominated architect, drawings, models, schedules, images and other documents relating to the design.
• Coordinate workload through project execution and complete deliverables on budget and schedule.
• Experience working within the UK planning and building regulations systems.
• High level of design and technical awareness evidenced through a portfolio of project experience.
• Responsible for many aspects of diverse and complex social infrastructure and/ or mission critical/data centre projects.

Qualifications

• RIBA Part II (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 2-5 years practical and industry experience in the UK (i.e. social infrastructure projects, including health, data centres, science and technology, education and community projects)
• Passion for creativity and design
• Initiative taking, with a proactive attitude and eager to learn
• Excellent collaboration skills, good self organisation and strong ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi task, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Intermediate level knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office
• Working knowledge and experience various platforms including Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
• Understanding of computational and parametric design
• Graphic and visualisation skills to communicate design ideas

Job Details

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London

Schedule: Full time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: Apr 16, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statements

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.