Join Grimshaw as a Level 6 Architectural Apprentice and contribute to live projects from day one. Working across a breadth of sectors alongside experienced designers, you will develop real skills, supported by mentoring and structured training. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Curiosity and drive matter most.
Annual wage: £24,000 a year
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Training course: Architectural assistant (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
5 days a week, Monday- Friday, at least 4 days in the office.
37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
Duration: 4 Years
Positions available: 2
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
As a Level 6 Architectural Apprentice at Grimshaw, you will be an active contributor to live projects from the outset, working alongside experienced architects and designers across a breadth of sectors and scales.
This role combines structured academic study with genuine, hands-on involvement in the architectural process, from early concept design through to technical development and delivery.
No two days will look the same. You will be supported by a dedicated mentor and a wider team committed to your growth, giving you the confidence to ask questions, take initiative and develop your own architectural thinking from day one.
Responsibilities
Who We Are Looking For More than anything, we are looking for curiosity, a genuine passion for the built environment and a desire to understand how great design shapes the world around us. You do not need a traditional background or an extensive portfolio; you need drive, an open mind and a willingness to learn.
We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and are particularly keen to hear from those who are under-represented in architecture. Grimshaw is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities and cities we design for.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Architectural assistant (integrated degree) (level 6)
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5 days a week, Monday– Friday, at least 4 days in the office.
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Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
About the employer Grimshaw is an international architecture practice built on analysis, exploration and a deep commitment to design excellence, operating across eight studios worldwide including London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Dubai, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland with a team of over 450 people. Grimshaw's portfolio spans all major sectors, encompassing aviation, transport infrastructure, culture, education, workplace and residential. Recognised with over 200 international design awards, the practice is defined by strong conceptual legibility, rigorous detailing and an unwavering commitment to humane, enduring and sustainable design. Named a Dezeen Jobs Top Company for 2026 an inaugural list recognising the leading architecture and design workplaces in the world Grimshaw is a practice that invests meaningfully in its people. Employees benefit from clear progression pathways and profit sharing, with ten per cent of the workforce having more than ten years' service. Since 2020, Grimshaw has operated as a carbon-neutral business, with a commitment to delivering net-zero-ready buildings and, by 2030, socially and environmentally regenerative buildings and infrastructure. Joining Grimshaw as an apprentice means becoming part of a practice where ambition is matched by genuine investment in your development, your career and the quality of the work you will help to create.
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A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Grimshaw Architects
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030920.
Closes on Saturday 30 May 2026
