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Architectural Assistant (Part 1) – Sustainable Design

Job Summary

Eco Design Consultants is seeking a Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join our Milton Keynes studio. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate seeking to develop a career in sustainable architecture, low-energy design and Passivhaus.

You will support the delivery of environmentally responsible, high-performance buildings, working across multiple RIBA stages within a collaborative and design-led team.

About Eco Design Consultants

We are a UK-based architectural practice specialising in low-energy, sustainable buildings, with a strong focus on Passivhaus design and building performance. Based in the grade 2 listed Pavilions within Manor Park, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, we deliver thoughtful, technically robust architecture across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and develop architectural drawings, 3D models and visualisations
  • Assist with design development across RIBA Plan of Work stages 1–5
  • Support the preparation of planning applications and technical documentation
  • Contribute to sustainable design strategies and environmental analysis (including PHPP exposure)
  • Attend design team meetings, site visits and project reviews
  • Coordinate information with consultants and project teams
  • Maintain accurate project records and support quality assurance processes

Required Skills and Experiences

Essential

  • RIBA Part 1 Architectural Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
  • Strong interest in sustainable architecture / low-energy building design
  • Ability to produce high-quality CAD drawings and visual material
  • Understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction methods (graduate level)
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented approach

Desirable

  • Experience with ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, SketchUp or BIM software
  • Knowledge of Passivhaus, PHPP or environmental modelling tools
  • Experience (academic or placement) across RIBA Stages 3–6
  • Model-making skills (digital)

Salary and Benefits

We are a focused, collaborative practice delivering environmentally responsible architecture at a domestic scale. Our projects require careful thinking, technical rigour and close engagement with clients and contractors.

This Role Offers:

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Full-time position
  • Opportunity to work on sustainable, design-led projects
  • Support for professional development and CPD

Location and Working Arrangments

The role is based in Milton Keynes.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our about us page or our linkedIn profile to learn more about our values and the people behind our practice. We recognise that this is a specialist area of practice and would welcome informal conversations prior to application. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Donna on 01908 886854.

If you are ready to apply for the role, please submit your CV and portfolio to team@EDC.eco.

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
  • Interviews: July 2026
  • Start Date: 1 September 2026

Additional Information

Eco Design Consultants is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Apply Now – Start Your Career in Sustainable Architecture

Join a practice committed to low-energy design, Passivhaus and high-quality architecture, and help shape a more sustainable built environment.