Architect – Sports & Stadium Design

9B Careers Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

9B Careers Ltd works with a major international architectural and design practice to appoint two Architects to its sports architecture team. This role focuses on large-scale stadium projects and complex venues.

As part of a multidisciplinary international team, you will contribute to design development, spatial planning, and regulatory compliance, using Revit and Rhino to deliver accurate models and presentations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with approximately 3+ years' experience.
• Experience on large-scale public assembly buildings, sports venues or complex transport projects.
• Strong design and spatial planning capabilities.
• Excellent 3D modelling and problem-solving skills.
• Revit and Rhino are essential.
• Understanding of the Green Guide and other regulatory guidance.
• Ability to interpret sports federation standards such as FIFA, UEFA and IOC.
• Confident working within large multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of major sports venues.
• Develop zoning, area schedules and spatial planning strategies.
• Plan spectator, hospitality, VIP, athlete, media and back-of-house areas.
• Develop player and team facilities, including changing, medical and warm-up spaces.
• Design public concourses, F&B, retail and customer facilities.
• Coordinate complex layouts with architects, engineers and specialist consultants.
• Develop accurate architectural models and design information.
• Apply relevant stadium regulations and international sporting standards.

Skills

3+ years experience

Large-scale projects

Spatial planning

3D modelling

Revit

Rhino

Green Guide

Sports federation standards

Team collaboration

Communication

Presentation

Education

Architectural qualification

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Job description

9B Careers is working with a major international architectural and design practice looking to appoint two Architects to its specialist sports architecture team.

This is an opportunity for Architects with experience of large-scale and complex buildings to work on major stadium and sports projects within an established international team.

The Role

• Contribute to the design and development of major sports venues

• Develop zoning, area schedules and spatial planning strategies

• Plan spectator, hospitality, VIP, athlete, media and back-of-house areas

• Develop player and team facilities, including changing, medical and warm-up spaces

• Design public concourses, F&B, retail and customer facilities

• Coordinate complex layouts with architects, engineers and specialist consultants

• Develop accurate architectural models and design information

• Apply relevant stadium regulations and international sporting standards

About You

• Qualified Architect with approximately 3+ years' experience

• Experience on large-scale public assembly buildings, sports venues or complex transport projects

• Strong design and spatial planning capabilities

• Excellent 3D modelling and problem-solving skills

• Revit and Rhino are essential

• Understanding of the Green Guide and other relevant regulatory guidance

• Ability to interpret sports federation standards such as FIFA, UEFA and IOC

• Confident working within large multidisciplinary teams

• Strong communication and presentation skills

A fantastic opportunity for an Architect looking to develop their career in sports and stadium architecture, working on complex, high-profile projects within a leading international design environment.