Qualified Architect (3 to 5+ years of experience)

Building Design Partnership Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee profit share scheme

Private medical insurance

Life and long-term sickness insurance

Wellbeing webinars

Mentoring scheme

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in Dublin seeks a motivated Qualified Architect with 3 to 5+ years of experience, possessing excellent design, detail, and communication skills. This role involves leading teams, coordinating with clients, and delivering high-quality work. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and have a strong interest in design. BDP offers a competitive benefits package, learning opportunities, and a hybrid working policy.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of experience in a related architecture role.
• Strong interest in design and architecture.
• Ability to coordinate and present to teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work within a project team.
• Communicate effectively with clients and design teams.
• Deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

Skills

Design skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Degree in Architecture

Job description

Qualified Architect (3 to 5+ years of experience)

Vacancy type: Current vacancies

Profession: Architecture

Location: Dublin

We are expanding our team in Dublin Studio, and we are looking for a motivated and creative recently qualified architect with 3 to 5+ years of experience, with a strong interest in design. We are looking for a highly motivated energetic person with excellent design, detail and communication skills.

As a major interdisciplinary building-design practice of Architects, Engineers, Designers, and Urbanists, BDP offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects within interdisciplinary project teams across a variety of sectors.

About you:

• Project Architect – Role & Responsibilities
• Leading and working within a team
• Coordination, communication, and presentation to design teams and clients
• Produce work on time and to a high quality
• Develop younger team members

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious architect to grow within a thriving practice, working on exciting projects with a supportive team.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people‑centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning Ireland, UK, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016 and Tokio Marine in 2025, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession‑led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax‑efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long‑term sickness insurance, interest‑free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy / swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio‑based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month‑end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

To apply

To apply for this role, please click on the apply button below, you will then need to complete the online application form and attach a covering letter plus current CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the position.

Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover letter.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.

BDP is an equal opportunity employer.

No agencies or 3rd party applications will be accepted