Part 1 Architectural Assistant - Nottingham

Nottingham, United Kingdom

maber are an established architectural practice and offer a great opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary design practice with exposure to an exciting range of design projects across the UK. We are one of 100 biggest practices within the UK and have won numerous awards.  We employ 69 people across 4 offices within the Midlands and London. We have strong values and commitment to our mission to be: ‘great to work with, great to work for’.

You’ll enjoy a culture that will challenge you to excel with great support to equip your success. We are an Investors in People Gold standard employer and we are committed to supporting the Real Living Wage.  

We offer:  A 100% Employee Owned business, a competitive salary, health cash plan, enrolment in our personal account pension scheme, CPD, mentoring and flexible working arrangements.

We are looking for Part 1 Architectural Assistants to join our team in September 2025.  

Part 1 Architectural Assistants play a crucial role in supporting architectural projects across the whole practice. This role is involved in various aspects of the design and planning process, working under the guidance of predominantly the Studio Director. As an Architectural Assistant Part 1, you would be gaining valuable experience and skills in the early stages of your architectural career, setting the foundation for further growth and progression in the field.

Applicants are required to have:  

• Excellent written & spoken English
• RIBA Part 1 exemption
• A commitment to a career in architecture, with clear professional goals
• An awareness in principle of responsibilities under RIBA and ARB Codes of Conduct
  The following would be beneficial, but not essential:
• Experience using Mac OS, ARCHICAD, Adobe Photoshop and Google Suite of applications (full training will be provided where required)

Applicants should demonstrate the following: 

• Motivation to work as part of a team and to manage own time and workload
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn and share knowledge
• Conscientious, reliable and shows care and thought towards customers and colleagues
• The ability to listen to respectful challenge and to use it as encouragement to develop
• Passion, enthusiasm and a clear vision of the value being brought to the role
• The desire to turn good into great by constructively challenging the status quo

Other essential information:

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours).
Location: Nottingham.
Contract: Initially fixed term from September 2025 to August 2026
Salary: £25,864

Please do not apply if you are unable to meet the above criteria. No agencies thank you.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

To apply please complete the application form and send us your CV and any accompanying documents e.g. portfolio or covering letter.