Senior Architect

Bryden Wood; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

9‑Day Fortnight

Hybrid work

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

International project exposure

Global team

Professional development

Continuous learning

Membership support

People-first culture

Social events

Job summary

Bryden Wood in London seeks a Senior Architect to lead architectural design and technical delivery on major UK and European projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive BIM-enabled coordination from concept through delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and strong client engagement within a hybrid, international project environment focused on Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing and process facilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture (or equivalent 5-year degree).
• ARB or international registration is required.
• Experience leading architectural design on complex, multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and technical delivery from concept to construction support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces across architecture, engineering, sustainability and digital design.
• Prepare and manage permit submissions and regulatory approvals.
• Oversee BIM-led delivery and clash resolution within project teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior staff.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout lifecycles.

Skills

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Project management

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

At Bryden Wood, we are expanding our London team to support the delivery of some of the world's most complex and ambitious projects for leading technology, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing and industrial clients.

We are looking for a talented Senior Architect to join our multidisciplinary team working on Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing and Process Industry projects across Europe. This is an opportunity to contribute to some of the most complex and technically demanding facilities being delivered today, while helping clients accelerate their sustainability and decarbonisation ambitions.

As part of our London studio, you will act as a key architectural lead, collaborating closely with colleagues across Architecture, Process Engineering, Systemisation, Structures, Civils, MEP, Sustainability, Digital Design, and Project Management to deliver coordinated and innovative design solutions. You will play a critical role in guiding projects from concept through technical delivery, permitting, construction support, and client engagement, ensuring the highest standards of design quality and technical excellence.

Our projects sit at the intersection of architecture, engineering and process design. We believe the best outcomes are achieved through deep collaboration between disciplines, and we are looking for individuals who are excited by integrated design, technical excellence and the challenge of delivering facilities that support the transition to a lower-carbon future.

You will be fully integrated within our international design teams, collaborating closely with colleagues across Europe to deliver innovative, highly coordinated solutions for mission-critical and industrial environments.

The Role

As a Senior Architect, you will act as one of the architectural leads on major UK and European projects while contributing to the successful delivery of international programmes. You will work closely with multidisciplinary design teams, clients, and stakeholders to drive technical excellence, coordination, and project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and technical delivery across all relevant project stages, from concept design through technical design, permitting, tender documentation, and construction support.
• Lead architectural design of highly technical facilities including Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing and Process Plants, ensuring seamless integration between architectural, process, structural, mechanical and electrical requirements.
• Act as a technical lead for complex projects, ensuring design intent is successfully translated into coordinated and deliverable technical solutions.
• Coordinate and oversee architectural deliverables, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements and client expectations.
• Review and implement project-specific design strategies that respond to Italian and relevant international building regulations, codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Lead or coordinate statutory approvals, permit applications, and submissions to local authorities and professional bodies, ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the design process.
• Manage multidisciplinary coordination with Structural, Civil, MEP, Sustainability, and specialist consultant teams to achieve fully integrated design solutions.
• Oversee BIM‑led design delivery, spatial coordination, technical detailing, and clash resolution processes across project teams.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, programme management, risk mitigation, and quality assurance processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Architects and junior team members, supporting their professional development and technical growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and project teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical workshops, internal knowledge‑sharing initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: A Master's Degree in Architecture (or equivalent 5-year professional degree) is preferred.
• Professional Registration: Registration with a recognised architectural body (ARB, or international equivalent) is required.
• Technical Leadership: Extensive experience leading architectural technical design development, coordination, and delivery across complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Regulatory Expertise: Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and permitting processes, together with the ability to interpret and apply relevant international codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Experience: Minimum of 6–8+ years' post-qualification experience, with appointment level (Project Architect or Architectural Associate) determined by experience, technical capability, and leadership responsibilities.
• Project Experience: Proven track record delivering large-scale industrial, infrastructure, Data Centre, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, logistics, or other technically complex commercial projects. Previous Data Centre experience is highly advantageous.
• Permitting & Approvals: Demonstrable experience producing, coordinating, and/or leading permit submissions and official documentation for local authorities and professional bodies.
• Communication Skills: Full professional fluency in written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Project & Team Management: Experience managing project deliverables, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, supporting project programmes, and leading design teams.
• Digital Delivery: Strong proficiency in Revit for BIM authoring and technical documentation, alongside experience using Navisworks for coordination, model review, and clash detection. Rhino and Grasshopper will be beneficial should you be interested in working on industrial and process engineering oriented projects.
• Leadership & Mentoring: A collaborative leader who can guide, support, and develop team members while fostering a positive and high‑performing project environment.
• Problem Solving: Excellent technical, analytical, and organisational skills, with the ability to confidently navigate complex design and delivery challenges.

Why this role matters

The industrial and process sectors are undergoing a profound transformation as organisations invest in new technologies, advanced manufacturing, low‑carbon production and digital infrastructure. Bryden Wood is at the forefront of this transition, bringing together architects, engineers, sustainability specialists and process designers to create integrated solutions that improve efficiency, reduce embodied and operational carbon, and enable more sustainable industries. We are looking for enthusiastic and curious designers who want to play an active role in shaping the next generation of industrial facilities and contribute to meaningful progress towards global decarbonisation goals.

Why Join Bryden Wood?

At Bryden Wood, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects in the industry, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the UK, Europe and beyond. We are committed to creating an environment where talented people can thrive, develop their careers, and enjoy a healthy work‑life balance.

What we offer:

• Competitive Reward Package – A highly competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to your experience and expertise.
• 9-Day Fortnight – Enjoy an additional day off every two weeks, with no reduction in salary and no requirement to work additional hours.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working – Benefit from a hybrid working model that supports collaboration, flexibility, and work‑life balance.
• Private Healthcare - You can join the private healthcare scheme funded by Bryden Wood.
• Pension Scheme - You can join our pension scheme (matched contributions up to 5%).
• International Project Exposure – Work on world‑class Data Centre, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, and Advanced Manufacturing and decarbonisation projects for some of the world’s leading organisations.
• Collaborative Global Team – Be fully integrated with our international project teams, working alongside experts across Architecture, Engineering, Sustainability, and Digital Design.
• Professional Development – Access to structured career development, regular performance reviews, mentoring, and clear progression opportunities.
• Continuous Learning – Ongoing technical training, CPD programmes, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives to support your professional growth.
• Professional Membership Support – Reimbursement of relevant professional institution membership.
• People-First Culture – Join a friendly, inclusive, and supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and design excellence.
• Social & Wellbeing Activities – Regular team events, office gatherings, and social activities that help foster a strong sense of community.