Architect

Location: On site / London, UK

Job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Architecture | Architecture

Annual Salary range: £39,000.00 to £49,000.00

Purcell are looking for an exceptional recently qualified Architect to join our London team. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in and develop your career while working in a team on unique design‑led private residential and hospitality projects, working collaboratively with a broad consultant team.

You will have relevant experience with a focus on technical design and project delivery gained while working on UK prime residential projects during your Part 2 and Part 3. We are keen to talk to architects with strong technical skills as well as enthusiasm for and understanding of high‑quality work in the private residential sector.

Our benefits package includes:

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Company day out
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ post Part 3 qualification experience (PQE) as a UK-registered architect, with experience of delivering prime residential and listed building refurbishment projects in the UK.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with a good working understanding of BIM processes, model coordination, and producing accurate, well‑structured drawing information.
• Technical design capability, with experience in preparing high quality detailed traditional design and construction packages under senior guidance, with a focus on clarity, accuracy and buildability.
• Working knowledge and understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction principles, with a willingness to deepen knowledge in listed building and heritage contexts.
• Experience supporting coordination with multidisciplinary consultants (structural, MEP, interiors, specialists), ensuring effective information flow within BIM‑led project environments.
• Proactive and responsible approach to work, showing initiative in progressing tasks, resolving design/technical queries, and supporting project delivery without constant supervision.
• Ability to manage, prepare and update drawings and packages and BIM models, maintaining consistency, quality, and compliance with project standards and protocols.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage assigned tasks efficiently and contribute positively to programme deadlines in a fast‑paced studio environment.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively within teams and engage constructively with consultants and project stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic, design and detail‑oriented, and highly motivated to develop professionally, with a strong willingness to take on increasing responsibility within a design‑led team.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.

As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live. We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.