Senior / Associate Architect

About the role

We are seeking talented, design focused Architect to join our London or Bristol studio.  We are interested in strong, well-rounded architect who are passionate about high quality design. Ideally, you will have a few years’ experience working as a qualified architect with evidence of strong conceptual design skills.

You will have a good balance of design and technical skills. You will be a strong Creative suite and Revit user, with an aptitude to share knowledge and mentor junior team members. Your portfolio will reflect your design skills on a range of projects.

You will be a team player, able to work productively in design teams, with experience of projects from inception to completion. You will also be able to demonstrate a collaborative team-working style and work effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds, be able to work to tight deadlines and have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

About us

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

Offering a design focused role to support project leadership. Ambitious, have a passion for good design and enjoy working with clients to achieve their ambition. We are offering the opportunity to be at the forefront of creative project solutions within a team focussed on the design and delivery of outstanding projects. We are looking for:

• Design focused architect with strong project inception skills
• Demonstrable track record of developing design concepts, understanding early design decisions and their impact in later stages
• Excellent communication skills, drawing and verbal
• Enjoys collaborative working with clients and wider team
• Contributes and leads design quality across a small team through critical thinking, precedent research, and iterative exploration
• Experience of leading a project through design stages, from concept to detailed design
• Mentors junior staff through design reviews and informal guidance
• Enjoys wider contribution to studio culture beyond project work

[Employer hidden] offers

In return, [Employer hidden] can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

To find out on more detail about what [Employer hidden] can offer you, please visit: https://www.[Employer hidden].com/en/careers-at-[Employer hidden]/why-join-[Employer hidden]/.

To apply

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (<400 words) that outlines how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of this position.

[Employer hidden] is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. [Employer hidden] also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.

No agency or third-party applications please.