Private; Prime Residential Associate

Job Overview

Purcell are expanding our team and are looking for an Architect at Associate level to join our London studio to contribute to winning and leading an exciting range of high‑end residential and hospitality projects. This role offers the opportunity to work with a talented team of architects, be involved in business development, work winning, studio leadership and management, project leadership at concept and delivery stages, and collaborate with clients and consultants.

You will lead enthusiastic and talented teams within the studio and have a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development.

Purcell is an award‑winning, employee‑owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. With approximately 350 architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia, we are proudly ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year.

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working (minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Company day out
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities

• Minimum of 12 years post Part 3 experience working on relevant projects for a UK‑based practice
• Excellent design and technical skills and experience
• Attention to detail and graphic sensibility
• Relevant experience of exceptional bespoke private residential projects
• Comprehensive understanding of UK Building and Planning Regulations
• Proven experience working on all RIBA stages
• Leadership experience managing a small to medium sized team
• Project management and contract administration experience
• Experience of taking responsibility for the financial success of projects and strong commercial awareness
• Well‑organised and proactive with an enthusiastic approach to work and projects
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Strong experience in business development and work winning, including bidding and presentation experience
• Proficiency in BIM, Revit, AutoCAD and NBS software

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.

When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name — we don’t require full or birth names at this stage.

We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please include them in your application, and someone from the people team will reach out to discuss your requirements.

As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live. We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.