Qualified architect

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee profit share

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Season ticket loans

Job summary

BDP in London is seeking a qualified Architect with a heritage design focus to join our studio. You will combine design flair with strong technical skills, work in a collaborative team, and mentor junior colleagues while delivering projects from inception to completion.

Registered with ARB, you will manage design development and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. We operate a hybrid pattern (three days in the office, two days at home) to support flexible working and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Few years’ experience as a qualified architect
• ARB registration is required
• Portfolio demonstrates design skills across projects

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects from inception to completion
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge
• Collaborate with design teams and stakeholders with clear communication

Skills

Heritage design

Design & technical balance

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Revit

Creative Suite

Job description

BDP is hiring a qualified architect to join its team in London.

About the role

We are seeking qualified Architects with an aptitude for heritage design to join our London studio.We are interested in strong all-rounder architects who are keen to progress their career with us.Ideally, you will have a few years’ experience working as a qualified architect and must be registered with the ARB.

You will have a good balance of design and technical skills. You will be a strong Creative suite and Revit user, keen to share knowledge and mentor junior team members. Your portfolio will reflect your design skills on a range of projects, and you will be able to demonstrate your technical skills and know-how.

You will be a team player, able to work productively in design teams, with experience of projects from inception to completion. You will also be able to demonstrate a collaborative team-working style and work effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds, be able to work to tight deadlines and have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

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.

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.

No agency or third-party applications please.

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.