Senior Architect

At Purcell's London Studio, we are looking for a talented Senior Architect to join our team working on the creative reuse of iconic and historically significant buildings in the UK and overseas. We welcome applications from highly capable architects with excellent technical design skills, advanced Revit capability, experience with large £100m+ projects, and a collaborative mindset.

You'll be working within our architectural team to deliver adaptive reuse projects in significant heritage contexts across all RIBA stages in the cultural, public and workplace sectors. The role will involve design, coordination, technical production, document control, planning and building control applications, and construction supervision. You will play a key role in leading production, managing junior staff members, liaising with sub-consultants, external consultants, suppliers and contractors. This position suits a hands-on and team-orientated individual who is confident managing multiple workstreams and packages.

The successful candidate will evidence strong technical design skills, keen attention to detail, and a deep-rooted interest in existing buildings, evidenced by high-quality examples of past work and experience. We expect an enthusiastic, can-do attitude, willingness to learn, and an understanding of Purcell's projects and culture.

Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 350 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Proudly ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year.

Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.

It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.

Our benefits package includes

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Sabbaticals
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Subscription fees
• Company day out
• A volunteering scheme
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities.

Candidates are required to have the following:

• ARB Part 3 qualified with at least 7 years experience working as an Architect for a UK based practice
• High degree of proficiency in using Revit and NBS software
• Excellent design skills
• Advanced technical knowledge in the adaptation of existing buildings
• A thorough understanding of the UK Building and Planning regulations
• Leadership experience managing a small team
• A well organised, proactive and enthusiastic approach to work and projects
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Proven experience across all RIBA Stages, with an emphasis on RIBA Stages 3-6

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.

Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you're enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.

When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name - we don't require full or birth names at this stage. Please include a copy of both your CV and portfolio.

We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.

As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.