Part II / recently qualified Architect

HOK are looking for a Part II / recently qualified Architect to join our friendly, hardworking and collaborative studio in central London, and our continually expanding Science + Technology design team. Are you inspired by scientific discovery from the quantum realm to the origins of life and the cosmos? Can you see yourself working closely with world leading scientists and translating their science missions into complex-built form which not only supports but expresses their vision?

Reporting to the Reginal Leader, you would be supported by our Lab Planners and the architectural design team to deliver a government-backed complex laboratory facility. The wider team are also delivering projects with international pharmaceutical companies, commercial lab developers and leading UK and international universities, which you may also have input into.

We are interested in candidates who have completed at least one science and/or laboratory building as an Architectural Assistant or as a recently qualified Architect. In depth experience is not necessarily required, however a passion and commitment to the science sector is a prerequisite. Your creative ideas and input at every stage would be welcomed and expected, and as you grow within your role, you will have the opportunity to take on new responsibilities. This is a great time to join the S+T and have access to a wide variety of disciplines, partnering across our studio, and the wider global HOK firm.

Specific skills:

• Proficiently in Revit is a requirement for the position, although skills development and support will be provided
• Strong design, technical, and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, ask questions and be a proactive part of the team
• Knowledge in sustainable and integrated design would be advantageous along with Microsoft Affinity and presentation competence
• Proactive and positive attitude, enthusiastic to grow and learn; HOK also provides financial and paid study time to support professional qualifications/Part III
• Immediate start preferred.

About HOK: At HOK we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about the role, and even if your past experience does not quite align perfectly with every single aspect or qualification in the above, we still encourage you to apply - you may indeed be just the right candidate for this position, for HOK, and for your future.

As a global architecture, design engineering and planning firm, HOK delivers imaginative and solution-driven projects with technical excellence to inspire clients and communities. Out of our central European hub, we design for both the local, national and international markets. We collaborate closely with our other studios, sharing knowledge, creativity and resources to maintain HOK’s unique position in the market, as well as our strength as a culture-orientated place to work.

Our office is located near to Warren Street underground station, within the lively hub of Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road shops, restaurants and amenities. We have a hybrid working schedule of 3 core days in the office, and along with a comprehensive benefits package, and we actively encourage every single one of our employees to lead a healthy and balanced lifestyle alongside enjoying their work and reaching their full potential.

Salary: please contact us for further details. Proof of Right to Work in the UK is essential. Please submit a Cover letter, CV and Portfolio of your work (no more than 8MB). Please note we only able to respond to shortlisted candidates - thank you for your understanding.