Architect (DfE/Education/Life Sciences)

Sheppard Robson; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in London seeks an experienced Architect to join their team. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Revit, with 2-5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in education sector projects for the Department of Education as well as life sciences environments. This role involves co-ordinating laboratory designs and managing teams, ensuring that projects meet technical and qualitative briefs. Candidates must submit a PDF portfolio with their applications.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years post qualification experience in architecture.
• Experience with Department of Education projects is essential.
• Experience of laboratory design or similar challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and deliver designs for laboratories and educational projects.
• Manage consultant teams and liaise with clients.
• Deliver projects in line with Technical & Qualitative Brief.

Skills

Revit

Design skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Experience with DfE/SEND schools

Laboratory design

Education

ARB/RIBA/RIAS registration

Tools

Revit

Job description

Architect (DfE/Education/Life Sciences)

• Job Reference: 2527787043-2
• Date Posted: 22 December 2025
• Recruiter: Sheppard Robson
• Location: London
• Salary: On Application
• Sector: SEND

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Job Description

Sheppard Robson is one of the UK's most established architectural practices, with a reputation for thoughtful and responsible designs.

DfE Education

We are recruiting for Architects and Senior Architects who have experience with Schools experience (DfE) typology to join our London offices. Please note Revit experience is essential.

Experience & Skills

• Schools experience specifically with Department of Education is a must
• Good design and technical skills
• 2-5 years post qualification experience
• Excellent organisational, communications and client-facing skills
• Leadership and project management skills
• Strong Revit skills essential
• ARB/RIBA/RIAS registered
• UK experienced

Life Sciences/Labs

We are recruiting for Architects and Senior Architects who have experience with Life science typology to join our London offices. The is an excellent & unique opportunity to be part of an experienced and talented team technically designing and delivering signature projects within the sector (UK).

The ideal candidate would be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering laboratories in line with Technical & Qualitative Brief. Working with and managing the consultant team, client representative, Contractor (incl. supply chain) and wider client team.

Experience & Skills

• Experience of laboratory design or design of other technically challenging environments such as clean rooms is required.
• RIBA Stage 4 Delivery
• 2-5 years post qualification experience
• Good design and technical skills
• Excellent organisational, communications and client-facing skills
• Leadership and project management skills
• Strong Revit skills essential
• ARB/RIBA/RIAS registered
• UK experienced

Please send PDF version of your portfolio when applying, application without a PDF portfolio will not be considered.

The salary is dependent on the successful applicant's experience and qualifications.