Work with Tholos Architects

Every person in our team started their career path answering a call.

After many years of practice we still stand for the same reasons that brought us in the profession and believe that passion and determination are fundamental to excel in what we do.

If you have passion and want to grow your talent in a creative environment, we want to hear from you.

Check our current vacancies below and if you really have what it takes, contact us today.

Architecture and Design

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We are on the look out for a Part 2/3 architectural assistant to join our team in London, UK.

Tholos Architects is a young company with a bold character.

We specialise in the design and delivery of residential and commercial projects from the small to the medium scale:

  • new build housing,

  • extensions, loft conversions, home improvements & renovations,

  • retail, hospitality, boutique hotellerie,

  • interior design.

We aim at building a team interdisciplinary and offbeat, very attentive to sustainability and proud of providing an outstanding level of service to our clients.

We are currently looking to expand our team with someone who can genuinely fit in the company culture and participate in its development.

NOTE: As we are relocating the office, the role will initially be flexible/remote but attendance will be required in central/west London.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • previous experience as a Part 1/2/3 architectural assistant, working in a UK practice

  • experience with surveying and design work on private residential projects (RIBA Stages 1-3 at least, 1-4 preferred)

  • interest in commercial projects

  • creative design flair with good presentation skills, proven drawing accuracy, a good understanding of construction / exposure to RIBA Stage 4

  • ability to work independently to deadlines and project deliverables

  • proficiency in working with AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Word and Excel

  • excellent communication skills and good command of the English language

  • curiosity, spatial thinking, focus and trainability

  • interest in sustainability and regenerative architecture

  • right to work in UK (mandatory, we can not offer visa sponsorship)

It would be a bonus for your application to possess some of the following:

  • proficiency in working with ArchiCAD

  • experience with Planning process / Building Regulation

  • LEED, Estidama, Green Star, Passivhaus knowledge / exposure

  • Experience in Austria

  • command of other languages (especially DE/RU)

What to expect:

  • digitalize measured survey drawings and draft proposals, using AutoCAD (or ArchiCAD) working with the senior Architect, creating plans, elevations, sections, and details of buildings

  • draft project briefings and statements, also under dictation

  • take part in site surveys, site meetings

  • prepare moodboards and presentations (layouts and/or slides)

  • prepare BOQs and FFE schedules

  • help with general office duties (manage correspondence, track deliveries/inventories, keep records on agenda)

  • office based role, once the new office is set up.

Benefits:

  • steep learning curve / career progression opportunity

  • 28 days holiday/year

  • senior architects’ support for career development

  • exposure to all project stages

The role is an office-based full-time permanent contract, subject to a 6 months probationary period.

We are an equal opportunity employer and want our team to express its diversity and inclusivity.

Salary: from £25 to £40 K, based on experience

Submissions accepted until: 

Interviews starting: 

Start date: 

If you think you have what it takes and would like to join our team, please send your CV with work examples applying here or sending an email to careers[at]tholos-architects.com with subject “AA Vacancy – name surname”.

ATTACHMENTS MUST BE LESS THAN 8MB.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES.

Due to the high number of applicants expected, we will reply only to shortlisted candidates.

Thank you for your understanding.

We are on the outlook for a Part 2 architectural and studio assistant to join our team in London, UK.

Tholos Architects is a young company with a bold character, operating from its workshop in Deptford.

We specialise in the design and delivery of new build works, extensions, loft conversions, interior design, refurbishments and renovations. The team is interdisciplinary and offbeat, very attentive to sustainability and proud of providing an outstanding level of service to their clients.

We are currently looking to expand our team with someone who can genuinely fit in the company culture and participate in its development.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • previous experience as a Part 2 architectural assistant, working in a UK practice

  • experience with surveying and design work on residential properties

  • creative design flair with good presentation skills, proven drawing accuracy, a good understanding of construction

  • ability to work independently to deadlines and project deliverables

  • proficiency in working with AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Word and Excel

  • excellent communication skills and command of the English language

  • curiosity, spatial thinking, focus and trainability

  • interest in sustainability

  • understanding of social networks

  • right to work in UK (mandatory)

It would be a bonus for your application:

  • proficiency in working with Revit and rendering

  • experience with Planning process / Building Regulation

  • experience in Interior Design
  • LEED, Estidama, Green Star, Passivhaus knowledge / exposure

  • command of other languages [especially LT/PL/RU]

What to expect:

  • digitalise measured survey drawings and draft proposals using AutoCAD or Revit working with the senior Architect, creating plans, elevations and sections of the buildings

  • draft project briefings and statements, also under dictation

  • take part in site surveys

  • take part in project strategy meetings

  • prepare moodboards and gather inspirational images, 3D models and renders

  • prepare presentations (layouts and/or slides) for meetings with clients

  • prepare BOQs and FFE schedules

  • help with general office duties (manage correspondence, track deliveries/inventories, keep agenda)

  • help with SMM

  • office based role

Benefits:

  • cool, modern workshop in artsy community

  • open studios twice a year

  • proper espresso

  • random baking / cooking events

  • senior architects’ support for career development

  • exposure to all project stages

The role is a part-time to full-time permanent contract, subject to a 6 months probationatory period.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
We want our team to express its diversity and inclusivity.

Salary: based on experience

Submissions accepted until: 05-09-2022

Interviews starting: 08-09-2022

Start date: To be confirmed

If you think you have what it takes and would like to join our team, please send your CV with work examples applying here or sending an email to careers[at]tholos-architects.com with subject “AA Vacancy – your-name your-surname”.

ATTACHMENTS MUST BE LESS THAN 8MB.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES.

Due to the high number of applicants expected, we will reply only to shortlisted candidates.

Thank you for your understanding.

Business Development/Sales/Marketing

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If you want to tell us about your talent and skills, we accept spontaneous candidacies.

Your details will be kept for 6 months.

Send us an email and show us what you’ve got!

About us

Tholos Architects is a boutique Chartered Practice working across residential and commercial architecture and interior design, based near Oxford Circus, London, and expanding its operations internationally.

The role

We are looking for an organised, curious intern to support our marketing and office administration for an initial period of 8 weeks.

You will work directly with the director and the marketing support team, and experience the core of how a small practice runs in a highly competitive market.

What you’ll do
  • Prepare social media posts, website updates and project write-ups from our portfolio
  • Support direct marketing campaigns, including visual and textual creatives, mailing lists and tracking responses
  • Help coordinate the delivery of the marketing calendar
  • Maintain company presence on several platforms
  • Help assemble press material, case studies, award entries, and practice presentations
  • Maintain contact, client and supplier records
  • Support the sales process and office operations with secretarial activities, including call and email clients, schedule appointments, liaise with suppliers and deliveries, both outbound and inbound
  • Handle general admin: correspondence, filing, scheduling and document preparation
What we’re looking for
  • Strong written English at professional level and attention to detail
  • Confident with LibreOffice or Google Workspace (or old MS Office)
  • An eye for visual presentation; familiarity with Canva, Adobe or similar is a plus
  • Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working in a small team bringing a can-do attitude
  • An interest in the following is welcome (but not essential): architecture, interior design, construction, natural materials, campaigning against greenwashing
Terms
  • 8 weeks, full-time from 09.00 to 16.00: 30 paid hours per week (35 hours on site, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break each day)
  • On site at our Oxford Street office
  • £13.00 per hour, plus holiday pay
  • Start: as soon as possible
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Tholos Architects is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply

To apply, please:

  • send an email to careers@tholos-architects.com
  • use subject: MAAI-2026-OU

and submit:

  • Your CV (maximum 2 pages)
  • A short covering note (maximum 300 words) on why the role interests you, why you are a good fit, and any relevant experience
  • Optional: 2-3 examples of written or visual work, a presentation, or a portfolio link (no more than 10MB)

Applications are reviewed as they arrive. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short interview.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Candidates who do not receive a response within 14 days, can consider their application has been deemed not successful at this stage.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES. Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you.

Administration and HR

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Your details will be kept for 6 months.

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