Job Description

Perkins&Will London is currently recruiting a Senior Architect to join our creative studio.

We are an award-winning international design firm and industry leaders in commitment to sustainable design. Our London office is established as one of the most successful design firms in the UK and Europe, delivering a wide range of professional design services including corporate interiors, strategic workplace consultancy services, new build architecture, large scare urban design and planning development and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

Design & Creative Thinking

• Develop and lead strong design ideas in response to project briefs and context.
• Contribute to design development from concept through to delivery.
• Produce clear, high-quality drawings, models and presentations.
• Lead and participate in design reviews and critiques.
• Research materials, systems and sustainable design approaches.

Project Delivery & Technical Coordination

• Take responsibility for design packages and project workstreams.
• Coordinate architectural information across disciplines and with consultants.
• Apply relevant building regulations, standards and technical principles.
• Support technical and construction-stage delivery, including RFIs, submittals and reviews.
• Monitor project programme, scope, budget and quality.

Business Development & Client Relationships

• Contribute to bids, competitions and proposals.
• Support client presentations, meetings and workshops.
• Build positive relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Represent the studio and its Living Design approach.

Team & Studio Contribution

• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Contribute to design forums, critiques, CPD and studio initiatives.
• Share knowledge and contribute to the development of the wider team.
• Demonstrate initiative, reliability and a collaborative approach.

What We're Looking For

• RIBA Part 3 / ARB or equivalent professional registration.
• Significant experience delivering architectural projects across multiple stages.
• Strong design, technical and project coordination skills.
• Experience leading teams and taking ownership of project workstreams.
• Strong client, consultant and stakeholder communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness, including budget, programme, scope and risk.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• A passion for innovative, sustainable and people-centred design.

What you’ll find here:

• A design-led studio that puts people and planet first
• A friendly, diverse and ambitious team
• A collaborative, supportive environment where good ideas grow
• Projects with purpose, depth, and complexity
• Mentorship, progression, and space to shape your own path
• A culture that values imagination, rigour, and making things real
• Opportunities to represent the studio externally and build trusted client relationships
• A belief that good ideas come from everywhere – and that diverse voices make better work
• A strong sense of community where everyone feels they belong
• Access to a wide variety of learning, training, and development opportunities, including financial support for study and membership fees.

Perkins&Will are an equal opportunity employer and supports talent from diverse backgrounds that bring experiences, viewpoints and solutions that best serve our clients, community and enrich our work environment.

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