Architecture

With decades of sector specific recruitment experience and a passion for providing the best service to clients and candidates alike, Ignis Partners have grown to become one of the leading Architectural Recruitment Agencies in London.

We work with some of the top names in architecture and design, ranging from boutique design studios to AJ100 architectural practices and multi-disciplinary companies with portfolios that include many truly iconic projects.

Roles within Architecture

We recruit for a wide range of positions and job titles within the architecture industry, including:

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Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£42,000 - £48,000
Permanent

Leading AJ100 practice, working on commercial and residential projects.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will have an opportunity to demonstrate your passion for design and your coordination, innovation, and technical expertise to deliver great projects that exceed our client's expectations as well as reflect our values and vision. 

Collaborating across multiple projects, you will be driven and proactive, with an open and inquisitive mindset. 

 

What makes you good at your job:

  • Your experienced working across all RIBA stages
  • You are a RIBA, ARB or equivalent registered Architect with experience of working within the UK Building Regulations
  • You are have previously worked within the commercial (business space) sector or dense residential apartment schemes
  • You’re a whizz at using Revit and have a high level of CAD Skills
  • You have excellent knowledge of NBS Building and NBS Create specification systems
  • You have sound working knowledge of UK Building Systems, Regulations and construction types
  • You have working knowledge of town planning procedures
  • Your highly skilled within front end design andbrief resolution
  • You have at least 2-3 years UK post qualification experience
  • You’re a skilled presenter both verbally and visually using software and hand drawing skills
  • You are someone who thrives in a social, encouraging, friendly environment.

 

What the role includes:

  • Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications and Revit Software
  • Planning, developing and implementing building designs, packages, details, within budget and according to UK building regulations
  • Writing and presenting reports, proposals,applications and contracts
  • Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction

Why work here:

Top-ranked AJ100 international design firm specialising in architecture, masterplanning, urbanism, and interior design. Over 230 talented staff work at the practice throughout the UK, New York, Singapore, and Amsterdam.

With a strong foundation of culture, an incredibly welcoming and nurturing environment, the practice values and encourages creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaboration.  

Offering an outstanding benefit package, including hybrid and flexible working options, well-being activities,social events, mentoring, training and development, and a real focus on employee satisfaction. This is practice that makes the creative journey an enjoyable one for all. 

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Architect
Guildford
,
South East
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£42,000 - £48,000
Permanent

Top-ranked AJ100 international design firm specialising in architecture, masterplanning, urbanism, and interior design.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will have an opportunity to demonstrate your passion for design and your coordination, innovation, and technical expertise to deliver great projects that exceed our client's expectations as well as reflect our values and vision.

 

Collaborating across multiple projects, you will be driven and proactive, with an open and inquisitive mindset. 

 

What makes you good at your job:

  • Your experienced working across all RIBA stages
  • You are a RIBA, ARB or equivalent registered Architect with experience of working within the UK Building Regulations
  • You are have previously worked within the commercial (business space) sector or dense residential apartment schemes
  • You’re a whizz at using Revit and have a high level of CAD Skills
  • You have excellent knowledge of NBS Building and NBS Create specification systems
  • You have sound working knowledge of UK Building Systems, Regulations and construction types
  • You have working knowledge of town planning procedures
  • Your highly skilled within front end design and brief resolution
  • You have at least 2-3 years UK post qualification experience
  • You’re a skilled presenter both verbally and visually using software and hand drawing skills
  • You are someone who thrives in a social, encouraging, friendly environment.

 

What the role includes:

  • Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications and Revit Software
  • Planning, developing and implementing building designs, packages, details, within budget and according to UK building regulations
  • Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
  • Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction

 

Why work here:

Top-ranked AJ100 international design firm specialising in architecture, masterplanning, urbanism, and interior design. Over 230 talented staff work at the practice throughout the UK, New York, Singapore, and Amsterdam.

With a strong foundation of culture, an incredibly welcoming and nurturing environment, the practice values and encourages creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaboration.  

Offering an outstanding benefit package, including hybrid and flexible working options, well-being activities, social events, mentoring, training and development, and a real focus on employee satisfaction. This is practice that makes the creative journey an enjoyable one for all. 

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Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£42,000 - £48,000
Permanent

AJ100 practice offering the opportunity to work across a range of project sectors.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

The Company

We are excited to be working with a global design leader ranked within AJ100 with multiple offices across UK.  The role is for Architect based in London studio working on a variety of exciting projects. Your role will have the opportunity to demonstrate your eye for design, together with your co-ordination, innovation and technical expertise to deliver great projects.

Actively promoting team environment, you will experience a friendly and inclusive working environment where you are able to create, explore and most importantly enjoy what you do.

Your skills needed

  • Revit is Essential
  • Excellent knowledge of NBS Chorus specification systems
  • Working knowledge of UK Building Systems, Regulations and construction types
  • Skilled within front end design and brief resolution
  • Technical knowledge on projects stage 3 & 4
  • Portfolio with variety of projects, however commercial projects are preferred

Your qualifications and experience

  • RIBA, ARB or equivalent registered Architect with experience of working within UK Building Regulations
  • Experience of working across a range of different sectors  (Commercial / Business Space is preferred)
  • Client facing skills

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Technical Architects and Assistants / P2’s / Technologists / REVIT Technicians
London
,
London
Salary
Rate
£35,000 - £48,000
Permanent

We have several roles for talented Technical Architects, Assistants and Technicians for variety of Architecture clients in London.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

Technical Architects and Assistants / P2’s /Technologists / REVIT Technicians

We have several roles for talented Technical Architects, Assistants and Technicians for variety of Architecture clients in London.

Varying from 20 people studios to large scale 200 people Architecture firms looking for technically experienced Architects / Assistants and Technicians with RIBA stage 3 onwards on projects.

Your day to day task could include depending on your experience:

  • Create building / project plans using Revit
  • Communicating & managing projects,researching, planning, design and or drafting (this wil slightly changedepending on your experience)
  • Collaborating with Directors, colleagues andclients
  • Check construction plans for possible designcorrection
  • Produce and revise layouts, design and workingdrawings
  • Prepare technical drawings for tender stageconstruction
  • Assist in further development of concept designand the design work (stage 3)
  • Prepare detailed technical drawings (stage 4)
  • Assist with construction drawings (stage 4 / 5)

      

Ideal candidate:

  • RIBA or CIAT member (Architect, Assistant orTechnologist/ Technician)
  • Minimum 3 plus years Part 2 or CIAT experience
  • Able to demonstrate full awareness and knowledge of UKbuilding regulations within the Building and Construction industry
  • Medium to large scale luxury residential,hospitality or commercial project experience
  • Strong Revit proficiency

     

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Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£32,000 - £36,000
Permanent

Medium sized architecture practice with an impressive portfolio including residential projects. Friendly office and great central location.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

The Role:

Your role as an experienced Assistant Architect, or newly qualified Part 3, will be to prepare and develop drawings with a keen eye for design.  You will produce models, images and other documentation relating to design and technical documents across all RIBA stages predominantly within residential projects.

This position will suit an Assistant Architect with 3 plus years' experience, or a recently qualified Part 3 Architect.

The Practice:

Wonderful, friendly practice based in SE1 benefiting from a fantastic location and easy access from all around London via tube, train and bus routes.  The practice is a leading residential Architect studio with an impressive track record of building and maintaining relationships with large developers.  

Requirements:

  • Minimum professional experience as Part 2 or Part 3, being at least 3 years
  • Need to demonstrate strong design ability including technical detailing and technical design and delivery
  • AutoCAD proficiency with knowledge of Revit would be ideal.  Other software knowledge required is InDesign, Photoshop and SketchUP
  • Need to be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written
  • Previous client facing skills required, either direct contact with clients or assisting senior team members
  • Portfolio with either Residential, Hotel or Heritage projects.  

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Part 2 Architectural Assistant
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£32,000 - £36,000
Permanent

Medium sized architecture practice with an impressive portfolio including residential projects. Friendly office and great central location.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

The Role:

Your role as an experienced Assistant Architect, or newly qualified Part 3, will be to prepare and develop drawings with a keen eye for design.  You will produce models, images and other documentation relating to design and technical documents across all RIBA stages predominantly within residential projects.

This position will suit an Assistant Architect with 3 plus years' experience, or a recently qualified Part 3 Architect.

The Practice:

Wonderful, friendly practice based in SE1 benefiting from a fantastic location and easy access from all around London via tube, train and bus routes.  The practice is a leading residential Architect studio with an impressive track record of building and maintaining relationships with large developers.  

Requirements:

  • Minimum professional experience as Part 2 or Part 3, being at least 3 years
  • Need to demonstrate strong design ability including technical detailing and technical design and delivery
  • AutoCAD proficiency with knowledge of Revit would be ideal.  Other software knowledge required is InDesign, Photoshop and SketchUP
  • Need to be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written
  • Previous client facing skills required, either direct contact with clients or assisting senior team members
  • Portfolio with either Residential, Hotel or Heritage projects.  

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Senior Architect
Manchester
,
North West
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£38,000 - £46,000
Permanent

World Architecture Top 100 Practice, where you will be leading and running prestigious heritage and conservation projects

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

An ambitious, highly motivated individual is needed to lead and develop others while delivering bespoke conservation and heritage architecture projects. This is an entrepreneurial job with a lot of responsibility and the freedom to deliver results. Working collaboratively with a wide range of consultants, this role offers an opportunity to work on projects at all stages of the RIBA process.

 

What makes you good at your job:

  • You are Part 3 qualified and have at least 3 years working as a Project Architect for a UK based practice or equivalent professional qualification.
  • You have experience on delivering projects through all RIBA stages and range of construction values.
  • You have direct experience of complex refurbishment projects.
  • You have working knowledge of delivering complex projects in Revit.
  • Technical experience in RIBA Stages 3 & 4, Site experience in RIBA Stage
  • You are a creative thinker and problem solver with strong design and technical skills
  • You have excellent organisational skills and good multi-tasking ability
  • You are someone who thrives in a social, encouraging, friendly environment.

 

What the role includes:

  • Leading and running prestigious heritage and conservation projects (£5 -£10+ million plus)
  • Leading the delivery and management of technical packages
  • You will be responsible for information exchange and liaise with all parties from client to contractor and suppliers
  • Ensuring your project work is of a consistently high standard
  • Attending meetings on and off site and leading client meetings

      

Why work here:

We are looking for an Architect to be a part of a World Architecture Top 100 practice renowned for their excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy. You would be joining a large team of a talented workforce of 250 people, with studios across England, Australia and Hong Kong.

 

Our client provides hybrid working conditions (3 days in office, 2 WFH), flexible working with core hours of 10am - 4pm, a bonus scheme and many more benefits, including bike2work scheme. Their benefits include a strong culture of growth with great training and development opportunities.

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Architectural CAD Technician
Berkshire
,
South East
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£40,000 plus benefits
Permanent

Opportunity with this established practice that is focused on staff satisfaction and development, working on living and care sector projects.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will be joining an established practice with over 60 years of proud history, working alongside an experienced and devoted team of 30 architects that are already a preferred partner for over 200 clients across the UK and have a solid reputation in the industry.

 

What makes you good at your job:

  • You have experience collating and organising technical information
  • You can investigate technical information and factors that affect developments, including user needs, site and building surveys and regulatory requirements.
  • You are able to monitor health and safety in design
  • You have a good understanding of how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues so that practical questions can be addressed at the outset
  • You possess excellent presentation skills generally with good freehand drawing ability
  • You can contribute to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures;
  • You have good project experience and organisation skills and have worked on multiple projects at different RIBA work stages 0 – 7
  • You may have experience within the care sector (desirable)
  • You are an experienced user of software packages such AutoCad + Revit (Essential 5+ Plus) + NBS Specification manager (preferred) + Sketch Up (Knowledge of) + Microsoft Office Suite
  • You have experience and understanding of building regulations, robust details, BREEAM, CDM and other guidance and regulations that may be imposed upon a project  

What the role includes:

The job encompasses the collation, organisation and investigation of technical information for use during the development of the project design. You will specialise in the application of technology to architecture, building design and construction. You will have specialist skills enabling you to use your technical knowledge to provide innovative solutions. You will work closely with architects and designers and form the link between the concept design and the completed construction. The role works under the direction of an Associate Director or other senior members of the practice.

 

The company:

Offering an exceptional list of benefits, including, hybrid working options, well-being activities, social events and a real value for employee satisfaction and development. The award-winning, independent Architectural Practice, provides professional advice and services in architecture. A leader in their field, they have positioned themselves as an Architectural Practice with exclusive focus on design of the highest-quality supported living and care accommodation across the UK.

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Senior Technician / Technologist
Slough, Berkshire
,
South East
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£45,000 plus benefits
Permanent

Opportunity to join this established practice of over 30 Architects, offering an exceptional list of benefits and focused on employee satisfaction and development.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will be joining an established practice with over 60 years of proud history, working alongside an experienced and devoted team of 30 architects that are already a preferred partner for over 200 clients across the UK and have a solid reputation in the industry.

What makes you good at your job:

  • You are able to demonstrate the standards defined by CIAT, either through membership (desirable) or experience.
  • You can demonstrate continuous experience in architectural practice, with experience of direct client liaison and responsibility for project delivery
  • You have experience in managing a team, programming of resource, with responsibility for team delivery
  • You possess excellent presentation skills generally with good freehand drawing ability
  • You have good project management and organisation skills able to manage multiple projects at different RIBA work stages 0 – 7
  • You may have experience within the care sector (desirable)
  • You are an experienced user of software packages such AutoCad + Revit (Essential 5+ Plus) + NBS Specification manager (preferred) + Sketch Up (Knowledge of) + Microsoft Office Suite
  • You should be able to demonstrate a high level of drawing ability to work in 3D along with a solid visual awareness and an eye for detail.
  • You have experience and understanding of building regulations, robust details, BREEAM, CDM and other guidance and regulations that may be imposed upon a project  

What the role includes:

Working closely with architects and designers forming the link between concept design and completed construction. Bridging the gap between the idea of an attractive functional building and the reality of that building performing successfully. Ensuring that the right materials are used and that the building meets current regulations. Monitoring quality, costs and deadlines throughout the project. The role works under the direction of the senior management team with minimal supervision and independent working is expected.

The company:

Offering an exceptional list of benefits, including, hybrid working options, well-being activities, social events and a real value for employee satisfaction and development. The award-winning, independent Architectural Practice, provides professional advice and services in architecture. A leader in their field, they have positioned themselves as an Architectural Practice with exclusive focus on design of the highest-quality supported living and care accommodation across the UK.

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Data Manager - Architecture
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£55,000 - £65,000
Permanent

Unique opportunity with a global architecture practice to take a lead role in the development and delivery of their digital and information management resources.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

Architect with a passion for Data | Data Manager for Large Architecture firm | London

The role of Data Manager:

This role focuses on maintaining and developing the office information management database as well as maintaining office digital templates. You will provide guidance and implement software plugins and third party applications.  You will troubleshoot and resolve technical and software problems whilst liaising with internal and external IT and IT support staff, as well as supporting the internal IT team on software errors and debug. You will be responsible for information management duties across different departments.

What you need to know:
  • extensive knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Fx)
  • extensive knowledge of SharePoint and the 365 products ecosystem
  • proven experience in designing and deploying data pipelines and data model architecture
  • experience in designing computer code to continue the development and performance of the IMS
  • experience of agile principles and methodology
  • knowledge of common libraries for data engineering and transformation (i.e. Pandas, PySpark)
  • extensive knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio
  • extensive knowledge of Custom Revit API interface tools
  • extensive knowledge of SQL server
  • c# expertise/experience
  • knowledge of Power BIM
  • knowledge of Bluebeam Studio Administration would be an advantage
  • knowledge of Autodesk / Revit / ACC / BIM360 would be an advantage

Working alongside the in-house BIM team, the successful candidate will ideally come from an Architectural background and will have a thorough understanding of the digital deliverables of a large Architecture practice to current ISO standards.  Working with the BIM Team, you will also develop systems and processes to enhance the performance and efficiency of the office.

Who would suit this role?

This will suit candidates / Architects with a strong aptitude for technology.

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Architect / Project Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£40,000 - £45,000
Permanent

Opportunity to join a brilliant boutique studio, working on medium to large-scale projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will work on practice projects with a focus on high quality bespoke design. Prepare and develop drawings, models, images and other project documents relating to design and technical documentation covering all design and construction stages up to stage 4 & 5 on variety of projects from medium size multiple unit apartment blocks, penthouses to large commercial buildings and mixed use schemes £1m to £10m + construction value.

What makes you good at your job:

  • Strong technical knowledge
  • knowledge of buildings and construction.
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
  • thinking and reasoning skills.
  • client service skills.
  • excellent verbal communication skills.
  • analytical thinking skills.
  • the ability to use your initiative.    

 

What experience and knowledge the role requires:

  • a minimum of three to four years’ practice experience working as architect at all project stages (especially stage 4 & 5)
  • strong design ability including experience of detail / technical design and delivery
  • excellent graphic skills and 3D design ability. Should be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp (or similar) and have appropriate rendering competencies
  • experienced in Revit essential
  • will most likely have worked in a medium to large sized practice specialising in residential or other high specification bespoke projects (e.g. hotel / heritage)

The company:

Owned and shaped by an Architect who is passionate about the small details and challenges of architectural design and development, this brilliant practice of 20 people based in Willesden Junction has won Architect of the Year award and shortlisted for Practice of the Year award 2022.

Salary starts £40-45K

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Senior Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£45,000 - £50,000
Permanent

High-end residential and hotel projects, both in the UK & Internationally, with this growing practice that is on the rise.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will be responsible for multiple projects and should enjoy leading design teams. With great technical skills, you should be comfortable managing construction projects with budgets exceeding £10 million. In addition to client interaction and coordination, you will utilize your excellent technical expertise and experience to run high-end international residential and hotel projects exceeding £10+ million.   

What makes you good at your job:

In your experience as an Architect, you already have extensive experience with detailing, tendering,and construction with at least five years' post-qualification UK experience. In addition to excellent organizational skills, you have strong attention to detail and are proactive and positive in nature. You are a practical and strategic thinker who has a self-motivated attitude and is reliable and committed to the demands of the role. You have great knowledge of RIBA design process, feasibility studies, CDM requirements, and can administer construction contracts etc. 

You should have a great eye for design and be a proficient user of Autocad and Revit.

 

What the role includes:

  • Leading and running high-end international residential and hotels projects (£5 -£10+ million plus)
  • Leading the delivery and management of technical packages
  • You will be responsible for information exchange and liaise with all parties from client to contractor and suppliers
  • Ensuring your project work is of a consistently high standard
  • Attending meetings on and off site and leading client meetings
  • You will have an interest in becoming involved with practice development and management

Why work here:

With numerous awards over the last couple of years, this growing firm is on the rise. 

As a member of an international creative firm based in London, you'll work across geographies, building sizes, and typologies. Our client's diverse portfolio of built work spans the UK, US, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East and expertise lies within commercial, high-end residential, mixed-use, cultural, masterplanning and educational projects.

 

You will be working with a small team of 20 very talented Architects and will have the opportunity to improve your skills whilst having ample room for growth and progression through project involvement.  

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