Architect - Healthcare/Life Sciences/Education

Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working, Bonus Scheme, Work Abroad Scheme, Pension and more

Want your work to make a real difference to the people who use it? Hospitals, research labs and schools are some of the most complex and rewarding buildings an architect can work on. They need clever planning, close coordination and a real understanding of how people will use the spaces. If that appeals to you, this role is worth a look. If you're available immediately or on a short notice period, now is a great time to apply, as the team is keen to move quickly.

Our client is one of the UK's most highly regarded architectural practices. They are known for large-scale, technically challenging work across healthcare, life sciences and education. With a strong pipeline and projects at a range of stages, they want to add an architect to the team who enjoys collaboration and a complex brief. You don't need to have worked in these sectors before. If you've worked on other complex projects and want to move into healthcare, life sciences or education, this is a great way in. You'll work alongside experienced sector specialists and learn from people who really know these building types.

The Role

You'll help design and deliver healthcare, life sciences and education projects across multiple RIBA stages. You'll work closely with clients, consultants and project teams from start to finish. Whether your strengths lean towards design, delivery or technical coordination, you'll build experience on complex projects and take on more responsibility as you grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to healthcare, life sciences and education projects across multiple RIBA stages.
• Develop design proposals, planning packages and technical information.
• Coordinate consultants, clients and the wider project team.
• Prepare planning, technical and construction documentation.
• Attend project meetings, design workshops and site visits.
• Support projects from concept through to completion.
• Maintain high standards of design quality and technical delivery.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• ARB-registered Architect with 1 to 4 years PQE.
• Experience working in a UK architectural practice.
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, education or other complex sectors preferred.
• Strong design, technical and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working with consultant teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Immediate availability or a short notice period is a real advantage.

Salary & Benefits

• Hybrid working, with three days in the studio and two from home.
• The chance to work abroad for up to three weeks a year.
• Discretionary performance bonus.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Free access to pension advisers.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• 20 days annual leave, rising to 25, plus bank holidays and extra Christmas leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave.
• Season ticket loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• High-performance laptop and equipment.
• Monthly socials, plus summer and winter parties.
• A supportive and collaborative studio culture.

This role suits an architect who wants to work on meaningful, technically challenging buildings that support learning, healthcare and scientific research. You'll have a strong workload, an excellent benefits package, ongoing professional development and clear routes to progression. If you're available now, mention it when you apply. The practice wants to interview and move quickly, so you could be starting somewhere new within weeks rather than months.

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