Senior Architect & Technical Designer – London Studio

Facade Today; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SOM in London is seeking passionate Architects/Technical Designers (Part 2 and/or Part 3 qualified or equivalent) to join our London studio. You will collaborate across architecture, engineering, and urban design to deliver projects of varying scale worldwide.

We stress mentorship and professional growth, with support to achieve RIBA Part 3 and exposure to global projects. Expect a dynamic, interdisciplinary team and a culture that values innovation and curiosity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience on design-driven projects.
• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch, or equivalent).
• Portfolio that proves concept strength, technical resolution and built-work follow-through.
• Proficiency in revit and rhino software.
• Familiarity with building regulations (RIBA and international).
• Familiarity with work stages (RIBA and international).
• Familiarity with specifications and assembly details.
• Desire and experience on large-scale projects preferred.
• A passion for sustainable and regenerative design strategies.
• Experience in all project phases from Concept through Construction Documentation; on-site observation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape concepts from day one-ideate, iterate, and refine design visions with the team.
• Problem-solve creatively-lead cross-disciplinary reviews to turn complex technical or site constraints into design opportunities with creativity and clarity.
• Digital Tools-work in Revit, Rhino and Adobe, with precision and speed; familiarity with Enscape and AI.
• Collaborate and communicate-bring clear visuals, clear writing, and positive energy to design discussions
• Give guidance to more junior members of the design team.
• Stay agile-juggle deadlines, jump between scales, and adapt to new workflows and tools.
• Translate ideas into reality-produce high-quality, compliant, constructable details, coordinated with consultant input, to deliver high-performing buildings.

Skills

Revit

Rhino

Portfolio

Regulations

Work stages

Sustainable design

Project experience

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Enscape

AI

Adobe

Job description

SOM in London is seeking passionate Architects/Technical Designers (Part 2 and/or Part 3 qualified or equivalent) to join our London studio. You will collaborate across architecture, engineering, and urban design to deliver projects of varying scale worldwide.

We stress mentorship and professional growth, with support to achieve RIBA Part 3 and exposure to global projects. Expect a dynamic, interdisciplinary team and a culture that values innovation and curiosity.