Senior Technical Design Leader | Global Architecture Studio

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM); Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) in London seeks senior Technical Design Leaders to shape projects from concept to completion, integrating strategic vision with design excellence to guide interdisciplinary teams toward bold, future-focused outcomes.

As a licensed architect with 5+ years leading large-scale projects, you will champion the design process, coordinate reviews, and mentor talent while delivering high-performing buildings. This role anchors SOM's global design leadership in London.

Qualifications

• A licensed architect with Revit experience and 5+ years leading packages for large-scale, complex projects across all design stages.
• A passion for impactful and sustainable design and a track record of design leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept through delivery, ensuring constructability, performance, compliance and quality.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary reviews and problem-solving to resolve complex design challenges.
• Mentor the next generation of talent and contribute to a dynamic, design-led culture.
• Advance design resolution through detailing to deliver high-performing buildings.

Skills

Licensed Architect

Revit

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Architect License

Tools

Revit

Job description

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) in London seeks senior Technical Design Leaders to shape projects from concept to completion, integrating strategic vision with design excellence to guide interdisciplinary teams toward bold, future-focused outcomes.

As a licensed architect with 5+ years leading large-scale projects, you will champion the design process, coordinate reviews, and mentor talent while delivering high-performing buildings. This role anchors SOM's global design leadership in London.