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Job summary

A leading engineering and architectural consultancy seeks a Senior Architect or Associate in London to lead projects within their growing data centres team. This role emphasizes sustainability and technical excellence, with flexible working arrangements and strong career development opportunities. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership in complex projects and a commitment to innovative design.

Benefits

Pension scheme
Life assurance
25 days' annual leave
Flexible and hybrid working
Cycle2Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee discounts
Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience within a design-led studio.
  • Strong background in delivering large-scale, technically complex projects.
  • Confident across all RIBA work stages.

Responsibilities

  • Lead coordination of architectural and consultant construction packages.
  • Oversee production of high-quality construction documentation.
  • Manage project programmes, budgets, resourcing and deliverables.

Skills

Leadership
Technical Resolution
Mentoring
Client Development
Presentation Skills
Negotiation Skills

Education

ARB-registered architect
Chartered Member of the RIBA

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Senior Architect/Associate Architect - Data Centre Role - Flexible Working and Great Benefits Package

London Office - near Liverpool St. Station

A leading engineering and architectural consultancy is currently seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Architect or Associate to lead projects within their growing data centres team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and design-led studio with a strong commitment to sustainability, technical excellence, and long-term career progression.

This company is focused on transforming society through the planning and design of sustainable communities and future-focused cities. Clients benefit from a unique blend of global expertise and local insight, with each solution tailored to suit real-world business needs. The practice aims to be the most relevant and trusted partner to its clients, working side-by-side to solve both current and emerging challenges.

Flexibility and work-life balance are central to the company's culture. Whether through hybrid working, flexible start and finish times, part-time arrangements or support for caring responsibilities and lifelong learning, the practice strives to create a workplace that fits around modern life.

Overview of the Role

This studio values exceptional design, but places equal emphasis on nurturing its people. With a culture rooted in leadership, collaboration, curiosity and creativity, team members are encouraged to take ownership, share knowledge and develop professionally.

The Senior Architect or Associate will take the lead on significant data centre projects, acting as a key contact for clients while guiding internal teams through design and delivery. The role requires someone confident in managing complex architectural challenges, skilled in technical resolution, and comfortable contributing to business development and practice-wide strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead coordination of architectural and consultant construction packages, ensuring project efficiency and accuracy
  • Develop innovative, functional design responses aligned with client and project goals
  • Oversee the production of high-quality construction documentation in line with current regulations
  • Manage project programmes, budgets, resourcing and deliverables
  • Confidently present design proposals and technical solutions to clients and stakeholders
  • Mentor and support junior architects, fostering skill development and design excellence
  • Act as a design and technical authority, promoting best practice throughout the studio
  • Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants to ensure cohesive delivery
  • Stay up to date with legislation, technical trends and emerging construction technologies
  • Represent the practice at industry events and forums
  • Lead client relationships from concept through to completion, ensuring satisfaction and retention
  • Support recruitment efforts and practice-wide resourcing strategy

Qualifications & Experience

  • ARB-registered architect, ideally a Chartered Member of the RIBA
  • Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience within a design-led studio
  • Strong background in delivering large-scale, technically complex commercial projects
  • Confident across all RIBA work stages, with proven experience in leading project teams
  • Skilled in budget management, programming, and resourcing
  • Proficiency in Revit is essential; knowledge of other digital design tools is a plus
  • Excellent attention to detail and understanding of modern construction methods
  • Experience mentoring team members and leading design coordination
  • Strong communicator, with effective presentation and negotiation skills
  • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client development
  • Adaptable and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary depending on experience
  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
  • 25 days' annual leave (with the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year)
  • Support for professional accreditation, including bonuses and salary reviews upon achievement
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing, mental, financial and work-related advice
  • Employee discounts
  • Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior-level architect/Associate looking to make a real impact, both within a forward-thinking practice and across cutting-edge infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be joining a team that values leadership, celebrates innovation and fosters professional growth at every level.

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