2026 UK Part 2 Architectural Assistant Career Path in Glasgow

An opportunity to join our growing architectural team in Bristol, Birmingham or Glasgow. We’re busy working on a wide variety of exciting projects across many markets for both public and private sector organisations. Our main markets are aviation, defence and transportation, but we also do interesting work in a number of other sectors such as education, energy and justice.

Our architectural team works at all RIBA stages, providing architectural services and technical support from conceptual study and planning stages to detailed technical information. We use BIM extensively in our projects, so Revit experience is beneficial for this position.

To apply for this position, you’ll have up to 12 months Part 1 work experience and have just completed your Part 2 PG diploma, master’s or similar, and be looking for your Part 2 practical experience. As a Part 2 architectural assistant at Mott MacDonald, you’ll benefit from working for a large multidisciplinary organisation and be part of a dynamic team supporting our experienced architects and designers. You’ll constantly be exposed to real and exciting projects. We provide mentoring to architectural graduates, and you can really make the role your own. The more you get involved and the more questions you ask, the more you will gain from your experience with us.

This opportunity will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance, normally requiring you to be a UK British national or to have lived in the UK for five years or more. To apply for this position, we require a CV and sample portfolio. You can also include a cover letter, but this is not essential.

We’re looking for flexible and motivated postgraduates with a genuine passion for architecture and a desire to make a difference in the world. In your CV and portfolio, you should demonstrate your interest through relevant experience, such as studying relevant modules or previous work experience. We are looking for graduates with the following characteristics:

• Good design skills and a keen interest in the built environment.
• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
• Excellent written communication, attention to detail and the ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing.

This role can be part‑time or full‑time. Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need.

You’ll be enrolled onto Accelerate Your Future, a structured three‑year soft‑skills development programme alongside all the other graduates in your cohort across our Europe & UK region. In partnership with Cappfinity, a global leader in talent mobility, we’ve identified the skills that drive success amongst early career talent within Mott MacDonald and have designed a learning experience to enable you to develop these skills delivered through a mix of residential events, classroom‑based learning, virtual webinars and group challenges.

Benefits include:

• Biannual salary reviews for the first three years of your career.
• A competitive salary that meets the current industry standard.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary.
• A flexible benefits scheme that allows you to manage the range of benefits we offer, including season ticket loans, restaurant discounts and gym membership.

From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network. Each office has a sports and social committee which gives you a chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We’re committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage staff to play active roles in the local community. You’ll also have access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and more as part of our company benefits.

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, communities and employee opportunities. Our values are progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.