Part 2/Part 3 Architect – Figure/Ground Architects

Figure/Ground Architects is hiring Part 3 architects and experienced Part 2 assistants for residential and mixed-use work at its East London studio; applications close on 20 November 2026.

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Part 2/Part 3 Architect – Figure/Ground Architects

New Inn, seven family houses in Gidea Park, London. · Image: courtesy Figure/Ground Architects

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Company: Figure/Ground Architects
Location: London, Greater London, GB
Workplace: On-site
Employment type: Full-time
Sector: Residential
Software / Skills: MicroStation, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, hand drawing
Languages: English
License required: RIBA Part 3 qualified, or Part 2 with experience
Work authorization: Authorization required
Benefits: Cycle-to-work scheme, RIBA Part 3 support, ARB membership, training and a personal development plan
Required documents: Single-page covering letter, CV (max two pages) and a portfolio of up to ten pages, all as PDFs without links
Application deadline: 20 November 2026

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Figure/Ground Architects, the award-winning East London practice founded by Cody Gaynor in 2014, is hiring a Part 3 architect or an experienced Part 2 architectural assistant. The listing was posted on 23 October 2026 and closes on 20 November 2026; the salary is undisclosed and described as competitive and in line with experience.

The studio works across housing, education, masterplanning and commercial projects. Its recent work includes the first phase of the Winstanley and York Road Estate regeneration in Wandsworth, a building of 46 apartments for affordable rent completed in 2021.

The role

As a small, collaborative practice, Figure/Ground offers real responsibility, a say in design decisions and close work with colleagues, clients and consultants. Candidates should have experience of residential and mixed-use schemes in the UK, an interest in working across all RIBA work stages and a solid technical grounding.

Requirements

Part 3 qualification, or Part 2 with relevant experience
Previous UK residential and mixed-use experience and a good understanding of the UK planning and regulatory environment
Ability to produce planning, tender and working drawing packages
Proficiency in MicroStation and Revit, skill with Adobe Creative Suite and the ability to draw well by hand
Strong communication and organisational skills, sound judgement and excellent spoken and written English
Immediate availability and permission to work in the UK, both to be addressed in the covering letter

What the practice offers

This is a full-time, office-based position in the studio in East London. The practice offers training under a personal development plan, support with the RIBA Part 3 qualification, ARB membership and a cycle-to-work scheme. Figure/Ground Architects is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply

Send a single-page covering letter, a CV of no more than two pages and a concise portfolio of up to ten pages via the application link. All documents should be PDFs, without links.