Architect, Technical Specialist

Foster + Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance for you and/

Life assurance

Personal travel insurance

Wellbeing support programmes (virtual)

Discount programmes for retailers

Subsidised catering facilities and on‑

Job summary

Foster + Partners in London seeks an Architect, Technical Specialist to shape integrated design solutions across diverse projects. You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team where technical rigour and thoughtful design lead project delivery.

You will develop drawings and models, take ownership of design areas, coordinate with internal and external teams, and pursue ongoing professional learning within a studio committed to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual and schematic design abilities.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with design documentation and project coordination.
• Desirable: experience with Revit, Enscape, Rhinoceros, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings, models, images and other design documentation that support project delivery.
• Take ownership of specific areas of design and contribute meaningfully to project development.
• Work closely with internal and external design teams to coordinate project information.
• Grow professionally through CPD and continuous learning.
• Be part of a studio that actively integrates equity, diversity and inclusion into its work.

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Rhinoceros

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office Suite

Job description

Architect, Technical Specialist

Department: Technical Design

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Austin Relton

Description

As an Architect, Technical Specialistat Foster + Partners, you will help shape integrated, imaginative and impactful design solutions across a diverse range of projects. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where technical rigour, creativity and thoughtful design come together to produce work that enhances both the built environment and the experience of those who use it.

This role is ideal if you want to:

• Develop drawings, models, images and other design documentation that support project delivery.
• Take ownership of specific areas of design and contribute meaningfully to project development.
• Work closely with internal and external design teams to coordinate project information.
• Grow professionally through CPD and continuous learning.
• Be part of a studio that actively integrates equity, diversity and inclusion into its work.

What you will bring to the team:

• Confidence in understanding, formulating and presenting design decisions.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A flexible, open mindset and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake architectural responsibilities to a professional standard.
• Desirable: experience with Revit, Enscape, Rhinoceros, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or MS Office Suite.

What we offer:

We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally.

• 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
• as well as discount programmes for various retailers
• On our London campus, we have 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.