Architect

Foster + Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance for you and

Life assurance

Personal travel insurance

Wellbeing support

Discount programmes for retailers

On London campus catering and social/s

Job summary

Foster + Partners is seeking an Architect in London to help shape innovative projects by developing drawings, models and designs. You will work within multidisciplinary teams, taking ownership of design elements from concept through delivery and coordinating with consultants to achieve exceptional architectural solutions.

The role emphasizes autonomy in design, collaboration with senior staff, and ongoing professional development within a world-leading practice.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as an Architect.
• Proven ability to develop design concepts and communicate them effectively.
• Strong Revit proficiency and ability to coordinate project information across stages.
• Ability to mentor junior architects within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop drawings, models, images and design documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal design teams on complex projects.
• Take ownership of aspects of design from concept through delivery.
• Build relationships with external consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Conceptual design

Team collaboration

Communication

Mentorship

Tools

Revit

Job description

Department

Architecture

Location

London

Description

As an Architect at Foster + Partners, you will help shape innovative and inspiring architecture that brings together design, technology, sustainability and human experience. Working as part of multidisciplinary project teams, you will contribute to the development and delivery of world-class projects, taking ownership of key design elements while collaborating with colleagues and consultants to create exceptional architectural solutions.

This role is ideal if you want to:

• Prepare and develop drawings, models, images and other design documentation that help bring ambitious architectural concepts to life.
• Collaborate with and support multidisciplinary internal design teams on complex and high-profile projects.
• Take ownership of specific aspects of design and project development, helping shape projects from concept through delivery.
• Build strong relationships with external consultants, collaborators and project stakeholders across the design process.
• Continuously develop your technical, design and professional expertise within a world-leading architectural practice.

What you will bring to the team:

• 3 to 5 years of experience working as an Architect.
• Experience in using a variety of media to develop, communicate and document architectural design projects.
• A proactive approach with the ability to take initiative and respond positively to direction and feedback.
• Strong conceptual design skills, coupled with the confidence to present and discuss ideas within multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced Revit proficiency, with the ability to produce and coordinate high quality project information throughout all design stages.
• The ability to support and mentor junior assistant architects, contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of delivering projects on time and within budget.

What we offer:

• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Life assurance.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching.
• Discount programmes for various retailers.
• On our London campus, subsidised catering facilities and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy.

To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.

If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.

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