Architect

BDP - Building Design Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in London is seeking talented Architects who are passionate about high-quality design. Candidates should have 1-2 years of UK experience and a strong portfolio. The role includes collaborating with diverse teams on various projects, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to innovative designs. BDP offers numerous learning opportunities and a competitive benefits package, with a hybrid working policy for flexibility.

Benefits

Employee profit share scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Interest-free season ticket loans

Health screening

Opportunity to buy/swap holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years UK experience required.
• Experience of projects from inception to completion.
• Strong portfolio reflecting design skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative design team with diverse talent.
• Engage in projects focusing on Heritage, Culture, and Education.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Freehand drawing / sketching / model making

Fluent user of MS Office, InDesign and Photoshop

Rendering packages of various types

Microsoft Access and Excel skills

Education

Qualified Architect or equivalent

Job description

Following recent wins on exciting new projects, we are seeking talented, design focused Architects to join our London studio. We are interested in strong, well-rounded architects who are passionate about high quality design. Ideally, you will have a few years’ experience working as a qualified architect with evidence of strong conceptual design skills.

You will have a good balance of design and technical skills. You will be a strong Creative suite and Revit user, with an aptitude to share knowledge and mentor junior team members. Your portfolio will reflect your design skills on a range of projects.

You will have experience of projects from inception to completion. You will be able to demonstrate a collaborative team-working style and work productively in design teams with people at all levels and from all backgrounds, be able to work to tight deadlines and have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people‑centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

You will be a qualified Architect or equivalent.

A minimum of 1-2 years UK experience.

Skills

• Freehand drawing / sketching / model making
• A fluent user of MS Office, InDesign and Photoshop
• Rendering packages of various types
• Microsoft Access and Excel skills useful

Personal skills

• Have the confidence and ability to present and explain ideas
• Be proficient in managing tight deadlines
• Be able to develop partnerships with the other professions within BDP recognising and understanding their differing requirements
• Be able to work effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds and have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Have a strong interest in working on Heritage, Culture and Education projects
• Be resident in UK for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years
• An enthusiastic and proactive character

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month‑end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

To find out on more detail about what BDP can offer you, please visit: https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp/.

To apply

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (<400 words) that outlines how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of this position. As BDP undertakes a number of projects which require security clearance, offers may be made subject to achievement of this, where appropriate.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.

No agency or third‑party applications please.