Architectural Assistant - Part 1 - Degree Apprenticeship - BA (Hons)
A2 - ARCHITECTURE & DEVELOPMENT LTD
Fareham (PO15 5SJ)
Closes on Friday 30 January 2026
Posted on 22 December 2025
Contents
Summary
This role combines hands-on professional experience with structured academic study, supported through day release to Portsmouth University.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in architecture while earning and gaining practical experience in a supportive environment.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Architectural assistant (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
8:30am- 5:00pm
1 day will be allocated to day release at the University (day dictated by the University timetable)
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Prepare and update drawings using CAD software
- Assist with concept design, layouts, and feasibility studies
- Amend drawings following feedback from clients and consultants
- Attend site visits
- Work closely with other team members
- Learn professional communication and coordination skills
- Maintain a training log / portfolio for apprenticeship requirements
- Participate in mentoring sessions and progress reviews
Where you'll work
Unit G1 - Elan House
5a Little Park Farm Road
Fareham
PO15 5SJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
Training course
Architectural assistant (integrated degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Generate architectural design proposals of diverse scales and type, including conducting feasibility studies
- Draft and edit drawings and 3D models (plans, sections, elevations, and details) using relevant software, including CAD, to enable co-ordination with other professional’s input
- Produce and coordinate design information with the design team (e.g. engineering, landscaping and interior design)
- Critically analyse architectural culture, theory and design to present a personal viewpoint within a structured argument
- Creatively apply theories, practices and technologies of the arts that influence architectural design
- Produce necessary drawings and documents that comply with national and local planning policy
- Identify user needs and the local context in which the project is developed
- Develop the design of projects of varying scales in respect of environmental context and sustainability
- Deliver services under the supervision of an Architect or a project leader, prioritising the interests of the client and other stakeholders
- Problem solve and use professional judgement to take initiative and make appropriate contributions to decision making
- Research and investigate relevant information (e.g. site analysis, previous architectural projects) to support project development to ensure all client and regulatory requirements are met
- Investigate, critically appraise and select alternative structural, constructional and material systems relevant to architectural design
- Integrate structural, construction and engineering strategies with the overall design
- Support an Architect or a project leader with construction inspections to ensure projects are built in accordance with contractual drawings
- Evaluate materials, processes and techniques that apply to architectural designs and building construction, and where practicable integrate alternative materials, processes and techniques into design proposals
- Apply different technological methods to building design to provide conditions of comfort and protection against the environment
- Meet client’s brief within the constraints of the imposed budget limitations
- Meet client’s brief within the constraints of the building regulations
- Interact with statutory authorities or individuals to support delivery of projects in a wide variety of sectors and within diverse legislative frameworks
Training schedule
- 1 day a week work release at the University of Portsmouth
- Continuous Training & Support throughout the working week
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or Higher)
- Maths (grade 4/C or Higher)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
T Level in:
BTEC in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Willingness
- Pragmatic
About this employer
A2 is an architectural firm that works nationally alongside some of the largest developers and councils in the UK on some of the largest and most exciting new development schemes.
A2 has been trading for over 5 years. In this time A2 has seen significant growth with its team, operations and client base. We believe this is due to our fresh approach to architecture as a service and having a younger dynamic team.
We are continuously looking for likeminded individuals to join us on this journey and help create meaningful change and impact on the industry and build environment as a whole.
https://www.a2ad.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
We have a host of company benefits, including bi-annual bonus schemes, annual study trips, and private healthcare. For more information, please visit our careers page on our website.
After this apprenticeship
- Following the apprentiship the applicant will have 4 years industry expereince and a Bachelors Degree in Architecture
- If the applicant would not like to contiue further studies they can continue working and create a career as an Architectural Technician, become a Chartered Architectural Technologist or continue to work in any other similar role within the industry
- If the applicant chooses to continue studies they can do a masters degree in architecture either full time or as another part time apprentiship
- This route will allow the applicant to become an ARB registered Architect
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006033.
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Closes on Friday 30 January 2026
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