Associate Architect - Laboratory Consulting London, United Kingdom

Buro Happold group.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Architect to lead laboratory consulting projects in London. The role involves project management, design coordination, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates should have substantial experience in the science sector, particularly in laboratory design and project leadership. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and numerous benefits including a well-being program and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Life assurance and income protection

Generous company pension scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle scheme and dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a job leader on science sector projects.
• First-hand experience of laboratory briefing and planning.
• Experience in coordinating complex projects, including fit-out and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory consulting projects as a Project Leader.
• Draft fee proposals for clients.
• Represent Buro Happold providing consultancy advice.

Skills

Project management

Design coordination

Analytical mindset

Graphic communication

Collaboration

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Associate Architect - Laboratory Consulting

Job Reference burohappold/TP/658/1812

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Competitive

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

London

Closing Date:

11/02/2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Design

Business Unit:

UK+

Laboratory Consulting

Thrive on openness, respect and collaboration? Good. Us too. Join our Laboratory Consulting team as an Associate Architect and create transformative buildings and spaces in the Science sector.

Laboratory Consulting @ Buro Happold

Buro Happold’s laboratory designers bring a wealth of expertise to projects, informed by decades of experience delivering some of the most complex yet human‑scale research facilities to world‑leading clients.

From design concept to delivery to peer review and post‑occupancy evaluation, our laboratory consultants can provide the support required at each stage.We are also able to draw on Buro Happold’s deep experience of integrated engineering and design knowledge from a wide range of projects around the world.

Our track record in laboratories, research facilities, innovation districts and university research buildings spans a wide range of scientific disciplines and technologies and is based on developing a deep understanding of our clients’ needs. We understand that different branches of science and technology need very different approaches and use our experience to create spaces which encourage creativity and accommodate changing technologies. This reduces the need for future investment, while providing scientists with stimulation, safe and effective workspaces.

Our recent workload includes UCB Project Apple where we supported Heatherwick Studio to create a major new headquarters for a global biopharmaceutical company.With Kadans and the Canary Wharf Group we supported KPF Architects on One North Quay, Europe’s tallest purpose‑built commercial lab.

Key Duties

• Leading laboratory consultingprojects as a Project Leader, which involves effective project management, design coordination and promotion of multi‑disciplinary work within a multi‑disciplinary environment
• Draftingadditional fee proposals for presentation tothe client, where appropriate.
• Representing Buro Happold and providing consultancy advice to clients, lead architects and collaborators.
• Participating in meetings with lead architects, consultants and contractors, etc. in a consultative capacity as part of a single and/or multi‑disciplinary team.
• Lead the design, analysis and consultancy on projects as guided by the Project Director.
• Coach, mentor and support junior employees to ensure they can be as effective and successful, as possible.
• Promote wellbeing of project team and raise concerns around management of the project, including client relationships
• Establish a strong internal and external network to contribute to work winning through bidding for projects and repeat work. Where appropriate, set personal work winning targets and promote other Buro Happold service offerings.
• Propose multiple creative solutions to challenges, articulating and documenting the benefits/shortfalls of each to the client while taking into consideration other disciplines’ requirements.
• Produce reports, presentations, models and drawings as required.
• Ensure maintenance of ongoing learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Seeking out new opportunities to enhance the business' skills, services and marketability with respect to Laboratory Consultancy and the Science & Technology sector.
• Significant experience as a job‑leader on science sector projects.
• You should have first‑hand experience of laboratory briefing and planning and must be able to demonstrate good graphic communication skills and experience of liaison and coordination with other consultants and the client.
• Significant professional experience in science (and non‑science sectors particularly in fitout)
• A strong interest in the life sciences sector and keenness to focus your experience in this area.
• Experience in coordinating complex projects, including fit‑out and services.
• Strong analytical mindset with problem‑solving skills
• Strength with verbal and graphic communication skills
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and Microsoft Office suite is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and open environment.

What we offer you:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance and income protection.
• Car allowance (10% of basic salary)
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
• Birthday day off.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts
• Enhanced parenthood leave policies
• 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities.
• A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring.
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us.Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they dont have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another.Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [e-mail] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.