Architect

The Delivery Authority is recruiting a new role within the architecture team to support delivery of the temporary accommodation project within the Restoration and Renewal Programme. Play a key role in shaping the design quality of one of the UK’s most significant and high-profile heritage programmes. We are seeking an ARB-registered Architect to support the delivery of architectural design assurance across the Restoration and Renewal Programme.

Working within the Technical Assurance and Design Management (TADM) team, you will help ensure that design proposals for the Temporary Accommodation for the House of Lords – and potentially elements of the Palace of Westminster – meet the highest standards of quality, technical rigour, and design integrity. This is a rare opportunity to work client-side on a programme of national importance, contributing to the stewardship of an internationally significant heritage estate while operating within a complex, highly governed public-sector environment.

You will support the Senior Architect in articulating the Programme’s architectural vision and design principles, reviewing and assuring design outputs, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and supply-chain partners. With a strong technical focus, you will contribute to design development primarily across RIBA Stages 3–4 (and ideally Stage 5), with particular involvement in façade design, external realm, and multidisciplinary coordination. Working closely with internal colleagues, consultants, contractors, and Parliamentary stakeholders, you will help maintain robust design assurance processes, support statutory approvals, and contribute to reports, presentations, and workshops.

You will be a clear communicator, able to explain design intent and technical issues to both specialist and non-specialist audiences and will occasionally deputise for the Senior Architect.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Architect in articulating the Programme’s architectural vision and design principles.
• Review and assure design outputs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and supply-chain partners.
• Contribute to design development primarily across RIBA Stages 3–4 (and ideally Stage 5), with particular involvement in façade design, external realm, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Help maintain robust design assurance processes, support statutory approvals, and contribute to reports, presentations, and workshops.
• Communicate design intent and technical issues to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• May deputise for the Senior Architect as required.

You’ll bring:

• ARB registration with around five years’ post-registration experience on complex projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services, external realm design, and façade detailing.
• Experience of working through RIBA Stages 3–4 (and ideally Stage 5).
• A collaborative approach, with proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and supply chains.
• Clear communication skills and confidence engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to quality, inclusivity, and the Programme’s values, including equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to develop subject-matter expertise in specialist areas such as access and inclusion or catering design, supported by appropriate training.

Qualifications

• ARB registration with around five years’ post-registration experience on complex projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services, external realm design, and façade detailing.
• Experience of working through RIBA Stages 3–4 (and ideally Stage 5).
• A collaborative approach, with proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and supply chains.
• Clear communication skills and confidence engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to quality, inclusivity, and the Programme’s values, including equality, diversity and inclusion.

Salary circa £50,000 per annum

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme depending on both corporate and individual performance.
• Life assurance of 4 x salary death in service.
• Group Income Protection.
• Pension – up to 10% employer contribution.
• Up to 5 days paid volunteering.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Working in a hybrid / smart way.

We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities in employment. We are building diverse teams and seek to attract and retain talented individuals from a range of backgrounds and cultures to join us on this hugely challenging and important project.

Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter, stating your suitability for the role and if you believe you have any current or potential conflicts of interest relating to this position. We look forward to receiving your completed application by 12 noon on 09 February 2026.

Security

Successful candidates will be required to complete security vetting to a minimum Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level obtained through the Parliamentary Security Department (PSD). Candidates are required to pass these checks before a start date can be confirmed. Applicants should also be aware that, depending on the role applied for, if they have resided outside of the UK for a total of more than two of the last five years, they may not be eligible for vetting.