Part 2 Architectural Assistant OR Architect (Contract)

Penguin Recruitment

Job Title: Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant OR Newly Qualified Architect

Location: Bristol

Salary: £28-36,000 DOE

(Initial short-term contract with strong potential to become permanent from May)

About the company:

This award-winning, employee-owned architectural and building consultancy practice operates across multiple UK and international locations. The practice delivers design-led, commercially focused solutions across sectors including residential, healthcare, education, commercial, workplace and mixed-use developments. The Bristol studio is known for its collaborative culture, technical strength, and commitment to sustainable, high-quality design. Projects are approached with a strong emphasis on feasibility, viability, and deliverability, with teams working closely with clients from early concept stages through to completion.

The Bristol office is seeking either an Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant OR Newly Qualified Architect to undertake an immediate short-term contract, with strong potential for the position to become permanent.

Benefits

Immediate start with no notice period required
Opportunity for contract role to transition into a permanent position
Hybrid working arrangement (home working possible subject to IT capability)
Opportunity to work within a collaborative and nationally recognised practiceGeneral Duties

Undertake multiple RIBA Stage 1 feasibility studies for care home developments in Wales
Develop concept designs and test site constraints, massing, and layout options
Produce feasibility drawings, presentations and supporting documentation
Work independently to tight deadlines
Attend briefing meetings in the Bristol office as required
Liaise with internal teams to ensure coordinated and deliverable proposals
Exposure to early-stage feasibility work within the healthcare sectorIdeal Candidate

Newly Qualified Architect or experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant
Available to start immediately (no notice period)
Strong UK project experience
Demonstrable experience undertaking early-stage feasibility studies
Experience in care home or healthcare projects advantageous (transferable sector experience considered)
100% proficiency in Revit- current primary software and fully confident producing work without supervision
UK-based and able to travel to Bristol for project briefings
Able to commit to completing the contract through to the end of April, with interest in a potential permanent role

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon