Computational Designer/Architect

Building Design Partnership Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring scheme

CPD events

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BDP Pattern, the sports and entertainment division of BDP, seeks a passionate computational designer/architect to join the London studio's Computational Design team, working across live projects, particularly on façade, roof and seating bowl packages.

The role requires strong Rhino and Grasshopper skills, interest in AI-assisted design, and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally. Our hybrid policy is three days in the office and two days at home.

Qualifications

• RIBA Part I or II, or qualified equivalent.
• Expertise in Rhino and Grasshopper is essential.
• Experience with AI is beneficial: Generative AI and AI-Assisted coding.
• A willingness to learn and an interest in computational design is essential.
• A knowledge of Revit and Dynamo is beneficial, but not essential.
• Any previous experience in Digital Fabrication/DfMA is beneficial.
• Previous experience on large-scale complex projects from RIBA stage 0-4 is beneficial.
• The right candidate will have a portfolio which demonstrates independent thinking, creativity, and a broad range of technical skills illustrating the ability to produce and manage complex geometries.

Skills

Rhino

Grasshopper

Generative AI

Learning mindset

Revit

Dynamo

DfMA

Large-scale projects

Portfolio evidence

Education

RIBA Part I/II or equivalent

Tools

Revit

Dynamo

Job description

BDP Pattern is the sports and entertainment division of BDP, a global architecture and engineering practice with a network of studios across the UK, EMEA, Asia, North America and Latin America.

Specialising in stadium and arena design, BDP Pattern creates iconic venues for clubs around the world.BDP Pattern recently completed the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the new home of Everton Football Club and are looking to grow our team for future projects.

We are looking for a passionate computational designer/architect to join the London studio’s Computational Design team, to work across all live projects, particularly on key packages such as the façade, roof, and seating bowl.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

Experience

• RIBA Part I or II, or qualified equivalent.
• Expertise in Rhino and Grasshopper is essential.
• Experience with AI is beneficial: Generative AI and AI-Assisted coding.
• A willingness to learn and an interest in computational design is essential.
• A knowledge of Revit and Dynamo is beneficial, but not essential.
• Any previous experience in Digital Fabrication/DfMA is beneficial.
• Previous experience on large-scale complex projects from RIBA stage 0-4 is beneficial.
• The right candidate will have a portfolio which demonstrates independent thinking, creativity, and a broad range of technical skills illustrating the ability to produce and manage complex geometries.

The candidate will have excellent spoken and written English for client-facing workshops and presentations and be prepared for travel within the UK and internationally.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a globally respected architecture practice working across high-profile projects globally. There is a lot of room to grow and develop, with support in place to succeed and rise through the practice.

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.