Discover Part II Architectural Assistant roles designed to help you progress toward becoming a qualified Architect. Find placements at leading UK practices.
Part II Architectural Assistants are postgraduate architecture students who have completed RIBA Part II, typically through a diploma or master’s course. These roles offer an essential bridge between study and full qualification, providing in-depth experience in design, documentation, planning applications, and project coordination.
Part II placements are crucial for building the portfolio and experience needed to pursue RIBA Part III and ARB registration. Whether you’re focused on design-led practices or multidisciplinary studios, this category features opportunities to deepen your skills and take the next step in your architectural journey. To understand salary ranges at this level, visit our Architecture Salary Guide.
If you’re working toward becoming a registered Architect, these FAQs provide helpful insights for Part II Architectural Assistants.
A Part II Assistant is someone who has completed RIBA Part II — usually through a master’s or diploma in architecture — and is working in practice to gain professional experience ahead of Part III qualification.
Typical tasks include leading smaller design packages, producing technical drawings, assisting with planning applications, coordinating consultants, and supporting project architects across design stages.
No. ARB registration happens after completing RIBA Part III. However, your work as a Part II Assistant will count towards the practical experience required to sit the Part III exam.
Salaries typically range from £26,000 to £34,000 depending on location, experience, and size of practice. Visit our Architecture Salary Guide for full benchmarks.
Most spend 1–3 years in a Part II Assistant role before progressing to the Part III qualification and becoming registered Architects.
Firms of all sizes and sectors hire Part II Assistants — from boutique studios to large commercial firms — especially those offering structured mentoring and training pathways.
You should be proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and BIM platforms. Advanced presentation and visualisation skills are often valued too.
The next step is usually registering for RIBA Part III and becoming a fully qualified Architect. Many also transition into Project Architect or Lead Designer roles after qualification.
Meet the team at HAUS Careers. An Architecture and Design recruitment agency in London, we are a team of ex-industry professionals with varied backgrounds and specialist knowledge in a multiplicity of sectors. At HAUS we love design and have a passion for great Architecture.
Our varied backgrounds and relevant experience allow for a deeper understanding of our industry. Our expert knowledge of Architecture, BIM, Landscape, Interior Design, Urban Design and Creative Support allows us to identify talented professionals and the best practices.
We work with London’s best practices and ensure our candidates are always placed in the right environment. We have a great relationship with both our clients and candidates for this exact reason. We are always looking for the most talented designers and professionals to ensure our industry’s future continues to grow.
At HAUS we understand from experience that recruitment is more than just matching someone’s skillset to a job description.
We are always looking to launch professionals next step in the industry. That’s why we get to know our candidates. We welcome the opportunity to meet over a coffee, tea or beer (or all of the above) so we can get a stronger understanding of their career aspirations and match their specialist skills and experience to the right role.
If you know someone who you think would be suitable for one of our positions, then please do not hesitate to send your name, and the contact details for the person you are referring, to hello@hauscareers.com
If the person you refer is successfully placed, and they pass a three-month probationary period, you’ll receive £150, and we will also donate £150 to a charity of your choice.
There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make either.
Refer a friend and get a £300 referral fee when we get them a job.
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