Project Leader

About Woods Bagot – Architecture for Worlds Ahead

We design places that meet the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly changing world. Our commitment to exploration, impact and community creates enduring, forward‑thinking outcomes, unlocking humanity\’s highest potential. With a global design culture devoted to creativity, resilience, and purpose – we ensure every project contributes to our client’s vision, inspiring future generations.

About the Role

This role is based in our London Studio and offers the opportunity to work closely with Principals and other Project Leaders to deliver high-quality design outcomes for our clients. We are seeking a strong all-rounder with exceptional conceptual design skills and advanced Revit documentation capabilities. You will bring a proven track record in managing project programs and leading teams through all phases of architectural delivery.

This is an exciting career development opportunity that will allow you to grow professionally while gaining valuable experience alongside our senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive, proactive, and professional attitude, with a strong commitment to collaboration, design excellence, and client service.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will bring a strong track record of contributing to a collaborative, creative, and resourceful team environment. You thrive in dynamic settings where innovation and teamwork are key to delivering exceptional outcomes. Your experience includes specialised expertise in the design and construction of architectural projects, where you\’ve played a key role in transforming concepts into built environments. You demonstrate a deep understanding of design principles, project coordination, and construction processes, and you are adept at navigating the complexities of delivering high-quality architectural solutions from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Principal in charge in the ideation and evolution of our projects design and assist in resolving complex design issues.
• Ability to communicate in sketches, 3D vignettes and technical drawings.
• Manage the day-to-day running of projects including client liaison.
• Undertake the production of the project in accordance with the brief.
• Produce technical drawings and documentation.
• Liaising and ability to coordinate with external consultants, including cross checking of drawings and Revit models.
• Happy to be hands on and work across the documentation stages when required.
• Produce a conceptual design solution with awareness of and response to the strategic, financial.

You will be able to demonstrate

• 8-10+ years’ experience (or equivalent) working in the Architecture field.
• Hold a Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• Proven experience on large scale projects.
• Proven experience working on design elevated projects.
• Advanced Revit skills essential.
• Demonstrate sound skills in overarching concept design to design development.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of project delivery requirements.
• Ability to mentor and guide less experienced team members.
• Middle East project experience is advantageous.

Benefits we offer:

In addition to working for a world-class design Studio, you will enjoy benefits such as:

• A balance between Studio and home working.
• Access to global resources to enhance your learning and development.
• Private healthcare and dental cover.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• Professional subscriptions supported.
• 10 days remote working abroad.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and samples of your work via our Project Leader LinkedIn Job Post. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. All personal data collected by the Company will be kept confidential and only be used for recruitment purposes. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies.

Mandatory requirement: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Inspiration. Innovation. Inclusiveness. We are Woods Bagot.

Woods Bagot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression.

At Woods Bagot, we are committed to creating an environment where the difference is celebrated, valued, and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation of creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients, and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network of architects and designers, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.