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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Architectural Assistant
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£28,000 - £35,000
Permanent

Opportunity to work on large-scale residential, commercial and masterplanning projects in the Middle East and UK.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

Join a dynamic and award-winning team as they embark on large-scale residential and commercial development projects, including mixed-use masterplans. With a track record of successfully completing significant projects both in the Middle East and London, they are now seeking talented and ambitious architects and architectural assistants to become integral members of their growing team.

 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of project types, sizes, and phases. You'll be exposed to diverse architectural challenges and have the chance to actively contribute to the expansion of the firm's impressive portfolio working from concept to completion.

 

Your responsibilities may include:

  • responsibility for the design at all stages and construction packages
  • preparing, developing and editing, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design
  • coordinating with the design team to establish and develop building type, style, cost etc.
  • coordinating with and reviewing information from the wider design team, engineers, consultants, contractors and client bodies.
  • preparing design presentations
  • construction documentation including detailing, schedules and specifications
  • corresponding with contractors and reviewing shop-drawings and submittals
  • monitor construction work in progress to ensure compliance with the design

 

 Candidates should:

  • have excellent creative design capabilities, demonstrated by a portfolio
  • have excellent graphic, communication and organisational skills
  • have previous professional experience in an architectural firm undertaking the responsibilities above
  • demonstrate their experience in all stages of design and construction administration
  • have good interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate with and support your design team
  • be proactive, work efficiently and systematically with the design team within an energetic and fast paced environment to meet project demands
  • have a high sense of responsibility, and a flexible open attitude towards new ways of working and ability to handle multiple roles within a growing office
  • have 2D and 3D software knowledge including Revit, Microstation (and/or AutoCAD), Rhino, 3D studio Max, Photoshop and InDesign
  • be eligible to work in the UK

 

Why work here:

An award-winning growing practice who believes that collaboration is key and overtime is not necessary. This is an opportunity to grow and build on your experience gaining full exposure on high profile international projects. An office based role offering a generous bonus scheme, pension scheme  and great holiday package.

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Project Technologist
Sevenoaks, Kent
,
South East
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
Competitive
Permanent

Dynamic multi-disciplinary practice, with a focus on medium to large-scale residential and education projects.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

Summary of Role:

We are looking for a Project Technologist to work directly with the studio's Associates, Associate Directors and with a team of project architects – collating, organising, investigating and producing technical information for use during the development of the project design.

Adopting the role of Project Lead from the commencement of RIBA Stage 4 (Detail Design) until RIBA Stage 6 Completion/Handover.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be proficient in running medium-sized projects from Stage 3 onwards. Experience in leading a team – with the capability of liaising with clients and consultants effectively – is essential.

The right candidate will have experience in BIM and will have worked in a 3D environment, with knowledge about clash detection, coordinating with consultants' information. ArchiCAD experience would be ideal as well as experience in medium to large-scale residential and/or educational sector projects.

 

Duties and responsibilities:

Working with the Project Architect to:

  • Develop Architectural Design
  • Organise technical data.
  • Prepare submission documents.
  • Present design proposals.

  

Acting as Project Leader to:

  • Lead detailed design and production efforts
  • Serve as the Project Leader
  • Liase with clients
  • Collaborate with contractors on Design & Build projects
  • Develop and present comprehensive design proposals
  • Offer guidance on deliverable scheduling
  • Oversee the internal project team
  • Lead design coordination across the broader team
  • Assist in the detailed design process and coordinate design information
  • Incorporate Acoustic and Fire reports into detailed design
  • Create construction work specifications
  • Prepare necessary drawings and documents for regulatory approvals
  • Attend and document Design Team Meetings and Co-ordination meetings
  • Contribute to design-stage risk assessments
  • Make site visits and record findings of site inspections
  • Respond to site queries and Requests for Information.
  • Prepare drawings, plans and documentation as required by the Contractor.
  • Attend Design Team Meetings and Co-ordination meetings, record minutes and prepare any associated documentation
  • Prepare Construction Record drawings and documentation
  • Assist with the production of Construction Record drawings.  

     

The Client:

You will be joining a dynamic multi-disciplinary practice of Architects, Landscape Architects, Masterplanners, and Interior Designers. Winning awards for our diverse projects in the public and private sectors, focusing on sustainable environments that enrich communities with projects nationally and internationally.

 

With offices in Kent, London, Birmingham, and Sheffield, they are expanding and seeking an Architectural Technologist to join their Kent studios. You'll work and lead on exciting projects and enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hours, 2 days wfh, health benefits, and support for professional development.

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Junior Architectural Technician
Guildford
,
South East
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£18,000 - £27,000
Permanent

Employee owned practice, offering a variety of exciting projects and excellent progression prospects.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

The Company:

Our client is seeking a Junior Architectural Technician to join their growing team on a permanent basis. As a respected architectural studio, they are led by four accomplished directors and supported by a dedicated team of 20 professionals. With 35 years of experience in the field and a unique status as an Employee Owned Trust, they have established themselves as a reputable architectural firm located a short walk from Guildford station.

 

Summary of Role:

This opportunity provides valuable hands-on experience, collaborating closely with a Senior Technician / Technologist, encompassing tasks such as site visits, contributing to technical drawings and surveys, and more. Any previous experience in developing comprehensive packages would be greatly advantageous. Your primary areas of focus will be within the residential and education sectors, with prior expertise in these domains being beneficial, but not essential.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the team on UK, large-scale residential, education, healthcare and masterplan projects
  • Generate architectural solutions and develop technical detailing
  • Drafting responsibilities, predominantly focusing on RIBA stages 3-4
  • Show your commitment and develop yourself professionally within the practice.
  • Use AutoCAD and Revit extensively on a daily basis    

 

Ideal Candidate:

  • a BTEC level 3, HNC, or HND qualification in construction
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit, along with a grasp of the design workflow
  • Strong technical knowledge with the ability to produce detailed drawings
  • A good understanding of UK building regulations
  • Able to take instruction well and use your own initiative when required
  • Comfortable assisting the team on projects and working on detailed drawings
  • Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail
  • Collaborate effectively within a team, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Embrace a flexible and open mindset when tackling problem-solving tasks

    

Why Work Here:

In this close-knit and collaborative environment, some staff members have dedicated over two decades to the company, beginning as juniors and now holding directorial positions. This nurturing atmosphere fosters passion and presents a long-term opportunity, abundant with career progression prospects. The role will be based at our client’s studio in Guildford (free car parking and train station a short walk away) with opportunities to work from home one day per week. The applicant must have the legal right to work in the UK.

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Architect / Technologist
Winchester
,
South East
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£42,000 - £48,000
Permanent

International, AJ100 practice offering great benefits and interesting projects.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will typically work on a major client account, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders (both inside and outside the organisation), and managing a project team. Most of the projects are in the commercial sectors, such as data centres, logistics, offices, retail, and hospitality.

A large proportion of their work is based outside the UK so travel opportunities are available for those wishing to experience working on projects somewhere new. This is an executive practice and you will need to have strong technical experience stages 3 onwards.

 

What makes you good at your job:

  • You have a minimum of at least 2-3 years UK post qualification experience, preferably across all project work stages in a relevant sector
  • Ideally you will have experience working on Data Centres, Pharmaceutical and or Hospitals.
  • You are a RIBA, ARB or equivalent registered Architect with experience and a good understanding of UK, US or EU permitting and construction
  • A strong track-record of delivering projects through RIBA Stages 4, 5 and 6
  • You are able to demonstrate a high level of technical detailing skill
  • You have strong design skills and technical knowledge.
  • You have solid working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and MS Office.
  • Being a fluent speaker of French of German would be a great advantage.  

 

Why work here:

One of the top ranked AJ100 practices, this is growing firm going from success to success. With 8 offices in the UK and around the world they offer full architectural, implementation and project management services from initial site appraisals to post construction close out and evaluation for projects worldwide.

You will be joining a team of 40 talented staff in the Winchester office and will be offered 3 days work from home 2 days in the office, 4 week salary annual bonus (company performance led), over 45 hrs worked time off in lieu or overtime paid, pension 4% and more. 

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Project Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£42,000 - £47,000
Permanent

Wonderful opportunity to be part of excellent Architecture practice in SE1.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

Wonderful opportunity to be part of excellent Architecture practice in SE1.

What makes this practice excellent is a number of factors including a mentoring and nurturing environment with highly professional Directors who have built long term relationship with world’s leading clients as well as great team atmosphere and brilliant projects.  The practice has been regularly listed in the good employer guide and has been shortlisted for BD Architectural employer of the year awards.

As a Project Architect, you will prepare and develop drawings, models, images and other documents to design and technical documentation across all RIBA stages.

Ideal Project Architect will have a “design eye” to work on projects with a focus on high quality bespoke design and graphic ability and be able to demonstrate that you have a good technical understanding of bespoke detailing.

Key Requirements

  • 3-4 years Architect experience across all stages in particular RIBA stages 3-4
  • Strong design / technical design and delivery experience
  • Excellent Graphic skills – proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and SketchUP
  • AutoCAD and Revit is advantageous
  • Previous client facing and client management skills and experience
  • Previous experience in residential / heritage or hotel project experience would be advantageous    
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47000
Architectural Assistant / Assistant Landscape Architect
Bath
,
South West
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£26,000 - £33,000
Permanent

Are you an experienced Architectural Assistant or Assistant Landscape Architect with a passion for creating sustainable and aesthetically captivating environments?

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

Are you an experienced Architectural Assistant or Assistant Landscape Architect with a passion for creating sustainable and aesthetically captivating environments?

 

If so, this is a great opportunity with a boutique Landscape Architecture practice with a reputation for delivering high-quality design solutions across a variety of project types.

 

Whilst Landscape Architecture experience is desirable, they are very open to candidates with a purely Architectural background who have an interest in the sector.

  

About Our Client:

 

Our client boasts an impressive client list that includes councils, universities, healthcare providers, property developers, and contractors. They are known for crafting sustainable landscapes that bring about positive aesthetic transformations to the built environment and they actively promote the use of sustainable urban drainage and champion the incorporation of green energy into their projects.

  

Why You Should Join:

  • Be part of a growing practice with an impressive track record of creative landscape design across commercial, public realm, residential, mixed-use and waterfront developments in London, across the UK, and Asia.
  • Our client is currently engaged in exciting projects, including a prestigious cultural scheme and a large-scale mixed-use development in the heart of Bristol. As part of their team, you will contribute your talents to these endeavors.
  • Work on projects through the entire design process, from concept to final delivery.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic team and enjoy genuine input on projects that shape communities.
  • Multi award-winning studio with a reputation for excellence.
  • Develop and utilise your CAD and visualisation skills

The successful candidate will have:

  • Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
  • Proficiencyin CAD (AutoCAD preferred), Adobe Create Suite (esp. Photoshop). Skills in Revit, BIM and SketchUp are desirable, but not essential.
  • At least a years’ professional experience in a Landscape Architecture or Architecture studio.

   

Benefits:

  • Hybrid working model that provides flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Collaborative environment that encourages the sharing of ideas.
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact on projects that shape communities. 

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Assistant Architect / Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£28,000 - £34,000
Permanent

Award winning studio, working on a broad range of projects including Hotel / Hospitality, Residential, Built to Rent, and Co-living.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

We have an exceptional opportunity available for a skilled Assistant Architect / Architect to join an award-winning Architecture firm located in a trendy part of London.

This position is ideal for a Newly Qualified Architect or Assistant Architect (both levels are welcome to apply) who will become an integral part of the planning team, collaborating closely with the Senior Architect.

As the chosen candidate, your responsibilities will encompass client meetings, ensuring the delivery of projects to the highest quality standards, and conducting thorough QA checks before finalizing designs at the studio. A collaborative mindset is crucial, as you'll be working alongside a diverse team of professionals and consistently upholding the practice's positive and professional image.

The projects you will be involved in predominantly revolve around Hotel / Hospitality, Residential, Built to Rent, and Co-living developments, making this a varied and exciting opportunity for any aspiring architect.

This is a design led role with the below duties:

  • Help ensure the project is delivered within budget and programme
  • Advise the direction on design and or technical aspects of their projects
  • Facilitate reviews and design sessions
  • Maintain regular contact with client and design team
  • Work autonomously and lead on the direction of the design with high level of technical competency
  • Must have good working knowledge of construction and technical design
  • Coordinate and write D&A access statements
  • IT Skills to include: Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign,Photoshop and Sketchup with experience in environmental and energy analysis processes and software favourable

This practice is wonderful and offers hybrid working opportunity.

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

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Architect with a strong "design eye" to focus on high quality/bespoke design

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

Want to work for a design led, friendly Architecture firm with fantastic transport links? If so, continue reading.  

My client is a leading architecture studio with a track record of building and maintaining long term relationships with the world’s leading clients.

We are short listing experienced, creative Project Architects with a strong ‘design eye’ to work on projects with a focus on high quality/bespoke design. Project size vary ranging from small mews properties and one-off apartments/penthouses to large apartment buildings and mixed use schemes £1m to £40m construction value.

As an Architect, in this role you will prepare and develop drawings, models, images and other documents relating to design and technical documentation, covering all RIBA stages.

My client has regularly been listed in the good employer guide and has been shortlisted for BD architectural employer of the year awards.

Architect key requirements:

  • a minimum of three to four years’ practice experience working as an architect at all RIBA stages (especially stage 3 & 4)
  • strong design ability including experience of detail / technical design and delivery
  • good graphic skills and 3D design ability.
  • experience of AutoCAD and Revit is advantageous
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • previous experience with client meetings
  • portfolio showcasing bespoke projects (e.g. hotel / heritage)  
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Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£40,000 - £47,000
Permanent

Wonderful employee owned practice working across residential, hotel, commercial and community projects.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

The Client:

You will be joining a leading architectural studio with an impressive track record of developing and maintaining long term relationships with the world's leading developers.  The dedicated team of 30, highly-skilled architects, designers and support staff are working across a diverse portfolio including, residential, hotel, commercial and community projects.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join this employee-owned practice and be a part of the marvelous supportive office. Our client encourages personal career development and supports staff with training, collaboration and mentoring. Promoting core office hours and flexible working they offer a sensible work – life balance. Offering a fantastic pension scheme, life and health insurance, profit share bonus, educational training support, mental health support programmes and social and sports events throughout the year including field trips (previous locations include Helsinki,Madrid, Porto).

Summary of Role:

You will be an experienced, creative Architect with a strong ‘design eye’ and great technical abilities, looking to work on projects with a focus on high quality/bespoke design. Project size is wide ranging from small mews properties and one-off apartments/penthouses to large apartment buildings and mixed use schemes £1m to £40m construction value.

The successful candidate will prepare and develop drawings, models, images and other documents relating to design and technical documentation, covering all RIBA stages.

This role is office based with occasional work from home options.

Ideal Candidate:

  • a minimum of three to four years’ practice experience working as a project architect at all RIBA stages
  • strong design ability including experience of detail / technical design and delivery
  • excellent graphic skills and 3D design ability. Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp (or similar) and have appropriate rendering competencies
  • experience of AutoCAD and Revit
  • confident, approachable and a strong team player
  • comfortable and confident in both client facing and contractor facing roles
  • will most likely have worked in a small to medium sized practice specialising in residential or other high specification bespoke projects (e.g. hotel/heritage)
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Revit Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£40,000 - £47,000
Permanent

Award winning AJ100 practice, offering truly exciting projects as well as an emphasis on employee satisfaction and development.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will be joining an award winning, AJ100 listed practice working on several large-scale schemes, including affordable & luxury residential, hotels, offices and retail. The talented team of 60 plus also have the skills to deliver mixed-use, masterplanning and regeneration projects at a variety of scales.

 

As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in producing high-quality technical drawings and detailed packages using Revit. You will be primarily assigned to projects from RIBA stages 3 onwards, allowing you to contribute your skills and expertise during the critical phases of project development.

  

What makes you good at your job:

  • Qualified as an Architect with sound technical understanding of UK construction processes, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • 2-3 years post-Part 3 UK professional work experience.
  • Experience working on large residential, commercial and mixed-use projects and delivering projects using Revit across all RIBA work stages, particularly from Stage 3 onwards.
  • Experience of working on work shared projects, managing highly complex Revit models and coordinating with other consultants in a 3D environment.
  • Good understanding of BIM process and and workflow fundamentals as well as BIM Industry Standards.
  • Knowledge of NBS Chorus advantageous.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong technical delivery expertise
  • Possess strong people skills and leadership skills.

  

Why work here_:

An award winning top AJ100 listed practice. It’s the creativity, social and passionate community that makes this practice a great place to work; from sharing design news, holding regular internal presentations, lectures and debates and organising several sporting and social events throughout the year, staff contentment is at peak.

Offering a great list of benefits including; well-being activities, social events and a real value for employee satisfaction and development. This is an office-based role offering 12 days a year working from home.

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Part 3 Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£35,000 - £45,000
Permanent

Exciting projects across commercial, residential, and community sectors, with this boutique multi-disciplinary practice.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

The Client:

We are hiring Part 3 Architects and Part 2 Architectural Assistants to join a growing team of young, but experienced and enthusiastic Designers, Architects, and Engineers in London. This is an opportunity to work on a number of exciting masterplan developments and large projects that are just about to commence across residential, commercial and urban design that promises full involvement across the project life cycles. You will be joining a small practice working with a close nit team of circa. 7 offering a chance to work on large scale projects, working closely with it's sister companies in Engineering, Developers, Consultants and F-Line Designs.

 

Summary of Role:

The practice has a series of exciting projects currently within the UK, working within the commercial, residential, and community sectors and are also currently in communication with companies in Europe regarding innovative and sustainable designs. The ideal candidate will have at least 4+ UK projects experience, have worked across all RIBA stages of large-scale complex projects with great Revit skills.

 

You will be leading and developing projects and packages from early concept through design and technical development, preparing drawings, specifications and construction documents. You will be a great communicator who enjoys liaising with teams and clients and have an interest and commitment to developing the practice outlook and culture as they grow.

 

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in spoken and written English, with demonstrable verbal and written communications skills
  • Minimum of four years in UK practice
  • Experience with development projects
  • Interested in the sustainability of buildings, innovative with design
  • Architects must be registered with ARB (RIBA is also desired)
  • Excellent Revit skills, proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp/Rhino, Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent design, detailing and presentation skills
  • Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and all RIBA work stages
  • Strong knowledge of London planning policies
  • Strong technical expertise and knowledge of current construction methods
  • Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, excellent timekeeping skills
  • Experience coordinating with subcontractors

      

Offering:

A competitive salary, career progression as practice grows, company bonus scheme, great social and networking events, excellent mentoring and professional development opportunities through good exposure to all aspects of the practice including CPD courses and new courses within the industry, fortnightly social events with the entire team, overseas business trips.

This is an office based role and salary is negotiable depending upon experience. Based in Kensington / West Hammersmith.

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Part 2 Architectural Assistant
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£35,000 - £45,000
Permanent

Exciting projects across commercial, residential, and community sectors, with this boutique multi-disciplinary practice.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

The Client:

We are hiring Part 3 Architects and Part 2 Architectural Assistants to join a growing team of young, but experienced and enthusiastic Designers, Architects, and Engineers in London. This is an opportunity to work on a number of exciting masterplan developments and large projects that are just about to commence across residential, commercial and urban design that promises full involvement across the project life cycles. You will be joining a small practice working with a close nit team of circa. 7 offering a chance to work on large scale projects, working closely with it's sister companies in Engineering, Developers, Consultants and F-Line Designs.

 

Summary of Role:

The practice has a series of exciting projects currently within the UK, working within the commercial, residential, and community sectors and are also currently in communication with companies in Europe regarding innovative and sustainable designs. The ideal candidate will have at least 4+ UK projects experience, have worked across all RIBA stages of large-scale complex projects with great Revit skills.

 

You will be leading and developing projects and packages from early concept through design and technical development, preparing drawings, specifications and construction documents. You will be a great communicator who enjoys liaising with teams and clients and have an interest and commitment to developing the practice outlook and culture as they grow.

 

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in spoken and written English, with demonstrable verbal and written communications skills
  • Minimum of four years in UK practice
  • Experience with development projects
  • Interested in the sustainability of buildings, innovative with design
  • Architects must be registered with ARB (RIBA is also desired)
  • Excellent Revit skills, proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp/Rhino, Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent design, detailing and presentation skills
  • Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and all RIBA work stages
  • Strong knowledge of London planning policies
  • Strong technical expertise and knowledge of current construction methods
  • Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, excellent timekeeping skills
  • Experience coordinating with subcontractors

      

Offering:

A competitive salary, career progression as practice grows, company bonus scheme, great social and networking events, excellent mentoring and professional development opportunities through good exposure to all aspects of the practice including CPD courses and new courses within the industry, fortnightly social events with the entire team, overseas business trips.

This is an office based role and salary is negotiable depending upon experience. Based in Kensington / West Hammersmith.

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