Overview
We are currently seeking passionate and skilled Architects/Technical Designers (Part 2 and/or Part 3 qualified or equivalent) to join our London studio, home to 120+ professionals delivering projects of diverse scale and complexity worldwide. In this role, you will collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary team-spanning architecture, engineering, and urban design to realise groundbreaking, future-forward projects. SOM provides support for obtaining RIBA Part 3 qualification. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective of over 1,200 architects, designers, engineers, and planners working across studios in London, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Guided by a distinguished group of partners, we foster a collaborative, open culture where innovation thrives and ideas flow freely across disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Shape concepts from day one – ideate, iterate, and refine design visions with the team.
- Problem-solve creatively – lead cross-disciplinary reviews to turn complex technical or site constraints into design opportunities with creativity and clarity.
- Digital tools – work in Revit, Rhino and Adobe, with precision and speed; familiarity with Enscape and AI.
- Collaborate and communicate – bring clear visuals, clear writing, and positive energy to design discussions.
- Give guidance to more junior members of the design team.
- Stay agile – juggle deadlines, jump between scales, and adapt to new workflows and tools.
- Translate ideas into reality – produce high-quality, compliant, constructable details, coordinated with consultant input, to deliver high-performing buildings.
- Mentorship from designers who have delivered headline projects worldwide.
- Participate in Weekly Continuous Professional Development lectures.
- Room to grow – whether deepening technical expertise or leading your own piece of a project.
- Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience on design-driven projects.
Qualifications
- Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch, or equivalent).
- Portfolio that proves concept strength, technical resolution and built-work follow-through.
- Proficiency in Revit and Rhino software.
- Familiarity with building regulations (RIBA and international).
- Familiarity with work stages (RIBA and international).
- Familiarity with specifications and assembly details.
- Desire and experience on large-scale projects preferred.
- A passion for sustainable and regenerative design strategies.
- Experience in all project phases from Concept through Construction Documentation. On-site construction observation experience is a plus.
Contact Details:
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP Recruitment Team
