Architect, Technical Specialist

On-site in London·Full-time·Added 9 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

Foster + Partners

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, London
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes: private medical insurance for you and your family; life assurance; personal travel insurance; access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching; as well as discount programmes for various retailers. On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy.

To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.

If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.

The role

As an Architect, Technical Specialist at Foster + Partners, you will help shape integrated, imaginative and impactful design solutions across a diverse range of projects. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where technical rigour, creativity and thoughtful design come together to produce work that enhances both the built environment and the experience of those who use it.

What you'll do

Develop drawings, models, images and other design documentation that support project delivery.
Take ownership of specific areas of design and contribute meaningfully to project development.
Work closely with internal and external design teams to coordinate project information.
Grow professionally through CPD and continuous learning.
Be part of a studio that actively integrates equity, diversity and inclusion into its work.

Skills & Expertise

Confidence in understanding, formulating and presenting design decisions.
A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong initiative.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
A flexible, open mindset and commitment to lifelong learning.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to undertake architectural responsibilities to a professional standard.
Desirable: experience with Revit, Enscape, Rhinoceros, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or MS Office Suite.