Senior Architect

Sweco UK Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking a talented Senior Architect to lead the design of Mission Critical projects, including Data Centres and healthcare facilities. The role involves overseeing all project stages, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with building codes. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Architecture and have strong leadership, communication, and attention to detail skills. Join a flexible and inclusive environment that encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data centre design and leading architectural projects.
• Confident working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Leading Architecture on Data Centre projects across all project work stages.
• Preparing architectural drawings, specifications, and presentations.
• Conducting research on materials, building codes, and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Architecture

Masters in Architecture

Job description

Society is in your hands, what are you waiting for?

We are currently looking for a talented, motivated and innovative Senior Architect with experience working on Data Centre projects, to join our dynamic team in our London office.

You will lead the design and development of Mission Critical projects including Data Centres, health care facilities and film studios through their lifecycle across the EMEA region.

What does the role involve?

• Leading Architecture on Data Centre projects across all project work stages.
• Preparing architectural drawings, specifications and presentations.
• Conducting research on materials, building codes and regulations to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Participating in site visits and inspections to monitor project progress and quality as well as dealing with contractor related queries.
• Collaborating with the wider design team to ensure coordination.
• Staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices.
• Maintaining accurate and organised project documentation, including drawings, specifications and correspondence.

What do you need to be successful in the role?

You'll have a degree in Architecture (preferably a Masters), along with proven experience in data centre design and leading architectural projects. You'll be confident working on multiple projects simultaneously and be able to meet project deadlines.

Strong knowledge of building codes, regulations and sustainability principals is essential, along with excellent communications skills, the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and team members, attention to detail and a commitment to design excellence.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers

More about us …….

Approachable and committed people are the core of our business. Serving our clients in challenging projects is part of our daily work.

Sweco plans and designs the sustainable communities and cities of the future. Together with our clients and the collective knowledge of our architects, engineers and other specialists, we co-create solutions to address urbanisation, capture the power of digitalisation, and make our societies more sustainable. Sweco is Europe’s leading engineering and architecture consultancy. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. www.swecogroup.com.

http://www.sweco.co.uk

About Us

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?

If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

In order to address your request the following information is needed:

• Name

• The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)

• The position title

• Requisition/vacancy number

Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.

Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.

We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2024 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2025 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.

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