Architects – Data Centres
London | Full-Time | RIBA Chartered Practice
My client, a RIBA Chartered architectural practice with an international reputation for cutting-edge and sustainable Data Centre design, is seeking Architects of all levels to join their London studio.
With studios in London, Chicago and Johannesburg, the practice delivers globally significant projects across the UK, Europe, and North America. Known for its collaborative approach, the studio balances creativity with technical excellence to deliver complex, mission-critical buildings.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and design-led team environment, contribute to major international projects, and develop within a specialist data centre design team.
Role Overview
Successful candidates will support the design and delivery of large-scale data centre projects, contributing to architectural layouts and integrating design and engineering inputs into coordinated, buildable solutions for client review and approval.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and delivery of mid-to-large scale data centre projects
- Contribute to architectural layouts and coordinated design development
- Produce and develop high-quality technical drawings across RIBA stages
- Integrate architectural and engineering information into unified design solutions
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary internal and external teams
- Assist in coordinating consultant information and project documentation
- Work across multiple international project teams as required
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all deliverables
Requirements
- Qualified Architect (ARB registered or equivalent preferred)
- Strong understanding of RIBA Plan of Work stages
- Experience producing technical drawings to a high level of detail
- Strong proficiency in Revit (essential)
- Experience working on mid-to-large scale projects desirable
- Strong communication skills with fluent English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- High attention to detail and a proactive, inquisitive mindset
- Strong organisational skills and willingness to learn
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Inclusive, collaborative and social studio culture
- Opportunity to work on international, high-profile data centre projects
- Private medical and life insurance
- Pension scheme
- Strong focus on training, development, and career progression
- Exposure to global project teams across the UK, Europe, and North America
This is a fantastic opportunity for Architects at varying stages of their career to build and develop within a globally respected, design-led practice specialising in mission-critical data centre architecture.
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