Associate Architect

Associate Architect

Location:

Guildford

Contract Type:
Permanent

Position Type:
Full Time

Closing Date: 30/09/2026 23:59

Expiry Date: 30/09/2026 23:59

We are looking for an experienced Associate Architect who will play a pivotal role in guiding projects from initial client brief through to completion, combining strategic thinking, technical expertise, and strong leadership skills. Working closely with clients, project teams, and stakeholders, you will facilitate briefing workshops, translate design concepts into deliverable solutions, and ensure our design vision and quality standards are reflected throughout every stage of the project.

You will also contribute to business development through commercially successful bids, mentor and support teams, and champion continuous improvement through the effective implementation of Scott Brownrigg's management systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and commercially aware professional who thrives on delivering outstanding architecture and building strong client relationships.

• Demonstrable experience in Life Science sector at Associate level is essential for this role.
• Revit is advantageous and a high level of CAD skill
• Excellent knowledge of NBS Building and NBS Create specification systems
• Highly computer literate, skilled in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite applications
• Skilled presenter both verbally and visually using software and hand drawing skills

• RIBA, ARB or equivalent registered Architect with experience of working within the UK Building Regulations;
• Proven experience in running a variety of large scale and complex projects simultaneously at all stages
• Experience of working within a range of different sectors
• Working knowledge of UK Building Systems, Regulations and construction types
• Working knowledge of town planning procedures

The practice offers a dynamic, friendly working environment and great career development opportunities as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer with inclusive and accessible recruitment processes.

Our Diversity is our strength. We celebrate our differences and we come together to listen, explore and create. We want to nurture talent regardless of background and location. We particularly encourage applicants from communities under-represented in the profession

We are a global design leader, within the Global Top 100 of architectural practices. With our Head Office in London, we have studios across the UK and internationally in New York, Singapore and Amsterdam. We have a vision to transform the industry and enrich lives through the built environment to create a better world.

Our people are the foundation of our culture: tightly knit and incredibly welcoming. We nurture our staff and encourage their creative and entrepreneurial spirit. We set high standards for ourselves and our teams work collaboratively to achieve the best, and have the determination and drive to do things better. With access to mentoring, training and development, we have created a working culture and meritocracy where everyone is able to progress.

Flexible, agile working styles support diversity and inclusion at all levels of the business and gender balance is important to us. Diverse perspectives make for better work.

This atmosphere of openness means everyone is empowered to fight for their ideas. We are encouraged to listen, to explore every angle together. To push ourselves, creatively, in business and as a team.

We make the creative journey an enjoyable one for all and we’d like you to join our team.

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