Graduate Architectural Assistant - Part 1 (London)

AECOM is ranked as the No1 1 Global Design Firm by ENR and is 4th in the Zora Design 2025 Top Architecure firms in the world review. With around 1200 architectural staff globally we currently have 159 architectural staff in the UK based in 4 locations. AECOM employs around 7480 multidisciplinary staff in the UK.

AECOM has been named in the fortune 100 Worlds Most admired Companies for the past 10 years and listed as one of 2024 Worlds most Ethical Companies for its commitment to integrity and making a positive impact by Ethisphere for the past 8 years. The global architecture team have won a range of awards in recent years with UK recent wins for Sunderland Tran station our virtual consultation platform and office hub developments for the HMRC.

Our Architectural team is buoyant and growing with several large frameworks and projects recently won in a variety of sectors and geographies. The Practice is therefore recruiting exceptional and ambitious Part 1 Architectural Assistants to join its busy design studios.

Examples of projects our Architectural team are currently involved in include: 

• Manchester Oxford Road redevelopment AECOM are delivering the upgrades to the station as part of a full multidisciplinary team.
• Belfast Childrens Hospital A new circa 300m hospital in the centre of Belfast.
• Luton Stadium new 250000 seater stadium in the heart of Luton.
• MoJ & MoD Framework AECOM have multiple framework awards for the government departments to design from prisons to barracks and from complex high security buildings to masterplan defence sites around the globe.

As a Part 1 Architectural Assistant you will work with senior members of our teams on a wide range of projects at all stages of the design and construction process. From day one you will be involved in important and challenging projects. Every day will be different and you will be required to use your skills and knowledge to solve problems and provide key input into our projects. You will work in a team to provide technical solutions and your day could involve anything from producing designs graphics to assisting in technical reports travelling to construction sites to conduct surveys or review build quality or participating in client design team or onsite progress meetings.
 
 Core Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the preparation of conceptual design work and the presentation of projects.
• Supporting the design development of project proposals and feasibility studies.
• Supporting the technical delivery and implementation of projects including preparing working drawings specifications and contract documentation.
• Involvement in designers risk workshops and technical review processes.
• Work across a range of RIBA Stages and project types.

Qualifications :

• BA (Hons) degree in Architecture or equivalent. Minimum 2:1
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint also Photoshop preferable; plus REVIT is essential and an assessment of your currently level of knowledge and understanding will form part of the application process.
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients colleagues stakeholders and subcontractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback.
• Enthusiastic hardworking with ambition and drive
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus.
• Report writing skills.

Additional information

Applicants should provide a cover letter outlining dates available eligibility to work in the UK and why they feel their skill set meets the requirements of this role. We would also like to see a portfolio and its important to note on your application any experience or understanding you have with REVIT. 

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at

At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or longterm condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.