Graduate Architectural Assistant - Part 1 / Sandwich Placement Year
A Part 1 Architectural Assistant role or sandwich placement year in AECOM’s Manchester architecture team, working on live design and construction projects.
Manchester
Undergraduate, Graduate
Engineering
Hybrid
Rolling
Last verified: 30 July 2026
About this opportunity
AECOM is recruiting Part 1 Architectural Assistants and sandwich placement students for its Manchester design studio. The role involves supporting senior team members across a wide range of projects and RIBA stages, including conceptual design, project presentations, feasibility studies, working drawings, specifications, contract documentation, design risk workshops and technical reviews. Projects mentioned include Manchester Oxford Road redevelopment, Belfast Children’s Hospital, Luton Stadium and MoJ/MoD framework work.
Who is it for?
Architecture students seeking a sandwich placement year, or graduates with a BA Architecture degree or equivalent who are looking for Part 1 Architectural Assistant experience.
What you will gain
Experience across different RIBA stages, live architecture and infrastructure projects, design development, technical delivery, client and design-team meetings, site exposure, report writing and professional practice within a global infrastructure consultancy.
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Requirements
Applicants need, or should be working towards, a BA Architecture degree or equivalent with a minimum 2:1. Revit is essential, and Microsoft Office skills are required. Photoshop is preferred. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and may need UK government security clearance. A full driving licence is preferred.
How to apply
Apply online through AECOM’s careers portal. Include a covering letter, predicted and/or obtained academic grades, the dates you are available to work, and the locations you are interested in. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.
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