Project Architect

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/11/2026

Industry: Architecture & Integrated Design

Position Type: Full-Time

Our client is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary design, architecture, and engineering consultancy known for delivering complex, high-performance infrastructure across the globe. Consistently ranked at the forefront of digital infrastructure and critical facilities design, the practice combines technical rigor with forward-thinking design solutions. They foster a collaborative, people-centric environment dedicated to sustainable design, inclusion, and technical excellence across international markets.

We are seeking an experienced Project Architect to join a specialized mission-critical team in London. In this role, you will lead architectural delivery on large-scale data centre developments across the UK and continental Europe, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and international technology clients.

Design Delivery & Technical Coordination: Lead the development, detailing, and technical coordination of architectural packages from concept design through construction administration.

Multidisciplinary Integration: Coordinate architectural elements with structural, MEP, and civil engineering disciplines to resolve spatial clashes, interface issues, and technical conflicts.

Client & Regulatory Liaison: Lead design review workshops with key client stakeholders; coordinate with local planning authorities, statutory bodies, and building control to ensure full compliance with regional codes and safety regulations.

Specification & Quality Assurance: Author and review comprehensive architectural specifications, perform thorough QA/QC audits, and uphold high technical standards across all project deliverables.

Site & Contract Support: Conduct site inspections and coordinate with site teams, project managers, and contractors. Assist with requests for information (RFIs), proposed change notices, addenda, and construction phase variations.

Digital Design Leadership: Oversee the architectural Revit/BIM workflows, maintaining model hygiene and adherence to project-specific execution plans.

Education & Registration: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (or equivalent foreign degree) and active professional registration (e. g., ARB, RIBA, or international equivalent).

Experience Level: Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification architectural experience, with a solid track record (ideally 3+ years) focused on data centres or similarly complex mission-critical / industrial facilities.

Software Proficiency: Advanced working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and associated BIM collaboration workflows; proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Project).

Technical Knowledge: Proven expertise in UK/European building regulations, statutory approval processes, standard form building contracts, and technical specification writing.

Communication & Management: Strong presentation, written communication, and coordination skills, with demonstrated ability to interface effectively with external clients and diverse design teams.

Master’s degree in Architecture or an advanced technical design discipline.

Experience with computational design and visualization software (e. g., Rhino, Grasshopper, Sketch Up, 3ds Max, or Adobe Creative Suite).

Demonstrated experience delivering projects under accelerated delivery frameworks in Europe.