Architect

Architecture Social Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Overseas work opportunities

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Architecture Social Limited is seeking an Architect to join a highly respected studio delivering healthcare, life sciences and education projects in the UK. You will work across multiple RIBA stages, collaborating with clients, consultants and project teams to deliver complex briefs and high-quality design outcomes.

You will contribute to design development, technical coordination and production of planning, technical and construction information.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered architect with UK practice experience.
• Experience across healthcare, life sciences or education sectors is preferred.
• Strong design, technical and coordination abilities required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to healthcare, life sciences and education projects across multiple RIBA stages.
• Develop design proposals, planning packages and technical information.
• Coordinate consultants, clients and wider project teams.
• Prepare planning, technical and construction documentation.
• Attend project meetings, design workshops and site visits.
• Support project delivery from concept through to completion.
• Maintain high standards of design quality and technical delivery.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project environment.

Skills

ARB registration

UK practice experience

Strong design skills

Coordination abilities

Communication skills

Education

Architecture degree

Job description

Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working, Bonus Scheme, Overseas Working Opportunities, Private Pension & More!

Some buildings demand more than good design. Healthcare, life sciences and education projects require architects who enjoy complex briefs, multidisciplinary coordination and creating environments that have a lasting impact on the people who use them.

This opportunity is with a highly respected architectural practice known for delivering large-scale, technically challenging projects across the healthcare, life sciences and education sectors. With a strong pipeline of work and projects at a variety of stages, the team is looking to add an Architect who enjoys working collaboratively and wants exposure to some of the most interesting and rewarding sectors in the industry. Whether your strengths lie in design, project delivery or technical coordination, you'll have the chance to work alongside experienced sector specialists on projects that make a genuine difference to communities, research institutions and educational environments.

The Role

You’ll be involved in the design and delivery of healthcare, life sciences and education projects across multiple RIBA stages, working closely with clients, consultants and project teams throughout the project lifecycle. The role offers excellent exposure to complex projects, giving you the opportunity to develop both your technical and professional skills while contributing to high-quality design outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to healthcare, life sciences and education projects across multiple RIBA stages.
• Develop design proposals, planning packages and technical information.
• Coordinate consultants, clients and wider project teams.
• Prepare planning, technical and construction documentation.
• Attend project meetings, design workshops and site visits.
• Support project delivery from concept through to completion.
• Maintain high standards of design quality and technical delivery.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project environment.

Requirements

• ARB-registered Architect, 1-4 years PQE.
• Experience working within a UK architectural practice.
• Previous experience within healthcare, life sciences, education or other complex project sectors preferred.
• Strong design, technical and coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working with consultant teams and multiple stakeholders.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to project delivery.

Salary & Benefits

• Hybrid working (three days in the office, two from home).
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to three weeks per year.
• Discretionary performance bonus.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Free access to pension advisors.
• Life assurance and income protection cover.
• 20 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional Christmas leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave.
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.
• High-performance laptop and workplace equipment.
• Monthly social events, summer and winter parties.
• Supportive and collaborative studio culture.

This role will suit an Architect who enjoys working on meaningful, technically challenging projects and wants to be part of a team delivering buildings that support learning, healthcare and scientific innovation. Alongside a strong workload and excellent benefits package, you’ll benefit from a collaborative environment, ongoing professional development and clear opportunities to progress your career.