Job Description

At Purcell's London Studio, we are looking for a talented Senior Architect to join our team working on the conservation and creative reuse of iconic and historically significant buildings in the UK and overseas.


We are keen to talk to architects with excellent conservation and design skills as well as an enthusiasm for work of the utmost quality. You'll be working within our architectural team and collaborating closely with our heritage consultants, to deliver conservation projects across all RIBA stages and at a variety of scales in the cultural, public and educational sectors.


The role will involve conservation design, planning and listed building consent applications, technical design, construction supervision, and the management of junior team members. The successful candidate will evidence strong conservation skills, keen attention to detail, and a deep-rooted interest in existing buildings, evidenced by high-quality examples of past work and experience. You will need to be able to display an enthusiastic, can-do attitude, willingness to learn, and an understanding of Purcell's projects and culture.


Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity.


We have staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022.


Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.



It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.


Benefits


Our benefits package includes


Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a 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 Sabbaticals Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Subscription fees Company day out A volunteering scheme Enhanced learning & development opportunities. The role


You will play a key role in driving and delivering projects, liaising with clients and consultants. This position is ideal for a team player, confident managing multiple workstreams while delivering the highest standards of projects from inception through to completion. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development.



We are looking for candidates who have the following skills:


ARB Part 3 qualified with 5+ years' experience working as a Project Architect for a UK based practice Conservation Architect accreditation, intention to become accredited (RIBA, AABC or equivalent) or a demonstration of experience and enthusiasm for conservation Proficiency in using AutoCAD and NBS software, Revit would be advantageous Excellent conservation and design skills Project management and contract administration skills A strong understanding of the UK Building and Planning regulations Leadership experience managing a small team would be advantageous Be well organised, proactive and enthusiastic in approach to work and projects Excellent communication skills both verbally and written Proven experience working on all RIBA Stages



How to apply


Please email a copy of your CV and portfolio referencing job code

P0035

to recruitment@purcelluk.com. Please include details of your Right to Work in the United Kingdom, as well as an available start date.
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.

Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay.


Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you're enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.


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.


Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.



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.