Part II Architectural Assistant | GPAD | London

Are you an experienced Part II Architectural Assistant who enjoys working in a creative, collaborative, and design-led studio environment?

• Reports to: Architect/ Senior Architect

• Salary Competitive: dependent on experience (plus full company benefits)

• Hours: 40 hours per week (core hours 10 - 4 pm, option to work from home on Friday)

• Location: Old Street, N1 (in office role)

• Closing Date: 12th June 2026

GPAD is an energetic and thoughtful London-based architecture practice creating buildings with a sense of place and purpose. We’re personable, practical and passionate, with a varied portfolio spanning workplace, hospitality, residential and mixed-use projects across the UK.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Part II Architectural Assistant to join our growing team of architects and interior designers. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across a range of projects and stages, supporting the development of design ideas, presentations, drawing packages and coordinated technical information.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, design-focused and proactive, with strong communication skills, attention to detail and an interest in thoughtful, well-resolved architecture and interiors.

Job Specification

Come and join our friendly, multi-disciplinary studio in central London, working on exciting residential and workplace projects across a range of scales and stages.

We are seeking a talented, experienced and motivated Part II Architectural Assistant with strong design ability, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong verbal and technical communication skills across digital and hand drawing, alongside experience contributing to early-stage, design-led projects (RIBA Stages 0-3). An interest in construction and later project stages would be advantageous.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented who enjoys working in a fast-paced studio environment.

For more on the role, practice responsibilities and benefits, download the full application pack HERE.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

GPAD is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we design for. We are an equal opportunities workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly encouraging applications from Black, Asian, and Ethnic Diverse people, disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent people and others underrepresented within the architecture profession.

If there are any adjustments that would support you during the recruitment process, please let us know when applying. Information relating to equality, diversity and inclusion will be treated confidentially and used for monitoring purposes only. Should you have any questions about this role or the form, please get in contact by emailing: recruitment@gpadlondonltd.com

Candidate must be eligible to work in the UK and would ideally be available to start in June 2026.

For more information on the role and how to apply, download the full application pack HERE.

Please send a digital copy of your CV, portfolio and cover letter to: recruitment@gpadlondonltd.com (max 10Mb)

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