Private (Prime) Residential Associate

Purcell Architecture; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Life assurance

Study sponsorship with paid study-leav

Sabbaticals

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Purcell Architecture in London is expanding and seeks an Associate Architect to lead high‑end residential and hospitality projects, contribute to winning work, studio leadership, and demanding delivery. You will collaborate with clients and consultants, directing teams to realise bold, heritage‑informed design.

We offer an employee‑owned culture with supportive growth, a strong benefits package, and opportunities to shape iconic buildings at a London studio renowned for excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years post Part 3 experience on UK projects.
• Excellent design and technical skills with strong graphic sensibility.
• Experience with bespoke private residential projects.
• Solid knowledge of UK Building and Planning Regulations.
• Experience across all RIBA stages and client-facing communication.
• Leadership experience managing a small to medium sized team and project delivery.
• Experience in business development and work winning, including bids and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams from concept through delivery.
• Contribute to winning new work and client engagement.
• Collaborate with clients and consultants to deliver high-end projects.
• Manage studio operations and lead a small to medium team with proactive coordination.

Skills

Leadership experience

Client-facing communication

Project management

Commercial awareness

Design & technical skills

Team leadership

Tools

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

NBS software

Job description

Purcell are expanding our team and are looking for an Architect at Associate level to join our London studio to contribute to winning and leading an exciting range of exciting high-end residential, and hospitality projects. This role offers the opportunity to work with a talented team of architects, be involved in business development and work winning, studio leadership and management, project leadership at concept and delivery stages, working collaboratively with clients and consultants, and leading enthusiastic and talented teams within the studio. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and contribute to our award-winning portfolio of projects, and we are keen to talk to architects with excellent design and presentation skills as well as enthusiasm for high quality work, and with experience in working with historic and listed buildings.

Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 350 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Proudly ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year.

Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.

It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.

Our benefits package includes

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Sabbaticals
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Subscription fees
• Company day out
• A volunteering scheme
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities.

We are looking for candidates who have the following skills:

• Minimum of 12 years post Part 3 experience working on relevant projects for a UK based practice
• Excellent design and technical skills and experience
• Attention to detail and graphic sensibility
• Relevant experience of exceptional bespoke, exceptional private residential projects.
• A comprehensive understanding of UK Building and Planning Regulations
• Proven experience working on all RIBA stages
• Demonstrate excellent client-facing communication skills
• Leadership experience managing a small to medium sized team
• Project management and contract administration experience
• Experience of taking responsibility for the financial success of projects, and strong commercial awareness
• Be well organised, and demonstrate a proactive and enthusiastic approach to work and projects
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Strong experience in business development and work winning, including bidding and presentation experience
• Proficiency in BIM, Revit, AutoCAD and NBS software

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.

Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you're enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.

We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please include them in your application, and someone from the people team will reach out to discuss your requirements.

As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.