SOM London Studio – Senior Technical Design Leader
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners working across studios worldwide. The London Studio is seeking a senior technical design leader to shape the future of global design.
Your Impact
As a senior technical design voice in the studio, you’ll shape projects from concept to completion—integrating strategic vision with design excellence to lead interdisciplinary teams toward bold, future‑focused outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Champion the design process from early concept through delivery, ensuring constructability, performance, compliance and exceptional quality.
- Lead cross‑disciplinary reviews and coordination to resolve complex challenges with creativity and clarity.
- Mentor the next generation of talent and contribute to a dynamic, design‑led culture.
- Advance design resolution through crafting and detailing to deliver timeless, high‑performing buildings.
Qualifications
- A licensed architect and Revit user with 5+ years experience leading packages for large‑scale, complex projects across all design stages.
- A passionate advocate for impactful and sustainable design.
- A natural leader who energises and inspires interdisciplinary teams to achieve design excellence.
- An articulate communicator—able to express design intent through documentation, dialogue, and publication.
- Able to develop an active design voice who can promote thought leadership, mentorship, and advocacy across the London studio and the wider firm‑wide design community.
Must‑Have
- Portfolios must be submitted. Applications without work samples will not be reviewed.
- Portfolio should be one PDF attachment, 10–20 pages, maximum 5MB.
- Submit portfolios as part of your application where the application asks for your Resume or CV.
- Learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline at
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package supports many facets of your well‑being, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident insurance, retirement support, employee assistance programs, workplace flexibility, paid holidays, family leave, paid time off, license reimbursement, professional development and mentorship programs.
EEO & Diversity
SOM is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. Learn more at
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Senior Technical Designer employer: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the Year One Program offers Junior Designers the opportunity to engage in innovative projects while honing their skills with industry-standard tools. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages creativity and growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in architecture.
Contact Details:
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) Recruitment Team
