Architecture

With decades of sector specific recruitment experience and a passion for providing the best service to clients and candidates alike, Ignis Partners have grown to become one of the leading Architectural Recruitment Agencies in London.

We work with some of the top names in architecture and design, ranging from boutique design studios to AJ100 architectural practices and multi-disciplinary companies with portfolios that include many truly iconic projects.

Roles within Architecture

We recruit for a wide range of positions and job titles within the architecture industry, including:

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Architectural CAD Technician
Berkshire
,
South East
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£40,000 plus benefits
Permanent

Opportunity with this established practice that is focused on staff satisfaction and development, working on living and care sector projects.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will be joining an established practice with over 60 years of proud history, working alongside an experienced and devoted team of 30 architects that are already a preferred partner for over 200 clients across the UK and have a solid reputation in the industry.

 

What makes you good at your job:

  • You have experience collating and organising technical information
  • You can investigate technical information and factors that affect developments, including user needs, site and building surveys and regulatory requirements.
  • You are able to monitor health and safety in design
  • You have a good understanding of how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues so that practical questions can be addressed at the outset
  • You possess excellent presentation skills generally with good freehand drawing ability
  • You can contribute to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures;
  • You have good project experience and organisation skills and have worked on multiple projects at different RIBA work stages 0 – 7
  • You may have experience within the care sector (desirable)
  • You are an experienced user of software packages such AutoCad + Revit (Essential 5+ Plus) + NBS Specification manager (preferred) + Sketch Up (Knowledge of) + Microsoft Office Suite
  • You have experience and understanding of building regulations, robust details, BREEAM, CDM and other guidance and regulations that may be imposed upon a project  

What the role includes:

The job encompasses the collation, organisation and investigation of technical information for use during the development of the project design. You will specialise in the application of technology to architecture, building design and construction. You will have specialist skills enabling you to use your technical knowledge to provide innovative solutions. You will work closely with architects and designers and form the link between the concept design and the completed construction. The role works under the direction of an Associate Director or other senior members of the practice.

 

The company:

Offering an exceptional list of benefits, including, hybrid working options, well-being activities, social events and a real value for employee satisfaction and development. The award-winning, independent Architectural Practice, provides professional advice and services in architecture. A leader in their field, they have positioned themselves as an Architectural Practice with exclusive focus on design of the highest-quality supported living and care accommodation across the UK.

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Senior Technician / Technologist
Slough, Berkshire
,
South East
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£45,000 plus benefits
Permanent

Opportunity to join this established practice of over 30 Architects, offering an exceptional list of benefits and focused on employee satisfaction and development.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will be joining an established practice with over 60 years of proud history, working alongside an experienced and devoted team of 30 architects that are already a preferred partner for over 200 clients across the UK and have a solid reputation in the industry.

What makes you good at your job:

  • You are able to demonstrate the standards defined by CIAT, either through membership (desirable) or experience.
  • You can demonstrate continuous experience in architectural practice, with experience of direct client liaison and responsibility for project delivery
  • You have experience in managing a team, programming of resource, with responsibility for team delivery
  • You possess excellent presentation skills generally with good freehand drawing ability
  • You have good project management and organisation skills able to manage multiple projects at different RIBA work stages 0 – 7
  • You may have experience within the care sector (desirable)
  • You are an experienced user of software packages such AutoCad + Revit (Essential 5+ Plus) + NBS Specification manager (preferred) + Sketch Up (Knowledge of) + Microsoft Office Suite
  • You should be able to demonstrate a high level of drawing ability to work in 3D along with a solid visual awareness and an eye for detail.
  • You have experience and understanding of building regulations, robust details, BREEAM, CDM and other guidance and regulations that may be imposed upon a project  

What the role includes:

Working closely with architects and designers forming the link between concept design and completed construction. Bridging the gap between the idea of an attractive functional building and the reality of that building performing successfully. Ensuring that the right materials are used and that the building meets current regulations. Monitoring quality, costs and deadlines throughout the project. The role works under the direction of the senior management team with minimal supervision and independent working is expected.

The company:

Offering an exceptional list of benefits, including, hybrid working options, well-being activities, social events and a real value for employee satisfaction and development. The award-winning, independent Architectural Practice, provides professional advice and services in architecture. A leader in their field, they have positioned themselves as an Architectural Practice with exclusive focus on design of the highest-quality supported living and care accommodation across the UK.

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Data Manager - Architecture
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£55,000 - £65,000
Permanent

Unique opportunity with a global architecture practice to take a lead role in the development and delivery of their digital and information management resources.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

Architect with a passion for Data | Data Manager for Large Architecture firm | London

The role of Data Manager:

This role focuses on maintaining and developing the office information management database as well as maintaining office digital templates. You will provide guidance and implement software plugins and third party applications.  You will troubleshoot and resolve technical and software problems whilst liaising with internal and external IT and IT support staff, as well as supporting the internal IT team on software errors and debug. You will be responsible for information management duties across different departments.

What you need to know:
  • extensive knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Fx)
  • extensive knowledge of SharePoint and the 365 products ecosystem
  • proven experience in designing and deploying data pipelines and data model architecture
  • experience in designing computer code to continue the development and performance of the IMS
  • experience of agile principles and methodology
  • knowledge of common libraries for data engineering and transformation (i.e. Pandas, PySpark)
  • extensive knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio
  • extensive knowledge of Custom Revit API interface tools
  • extensive knowledge of SQL server
  • c# expertise/experience
  • knowledge of Power BIM
  • knowledge of Bluebeam Studio Administration would be an advantage
  • knowledge of Autodesk / Revit / ACC / BIM360 would be an advantage

Working alongside the in-house BIM team, the successful candidate will ideally come from an Architectural background and will have a thorough understanding of the digital deliverables of a large Architecture practice to current ISO standards.  Working with the BIM Team, you will also develop systems and processes to enhance the performance and efficiency of the office.

Who would suit this role?

This will suit candidates / Architects with a strong aptitude for technology.

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Architect / Project Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£40,000 - £45,000
Permanent

Opportunity to join a brilliant boutique studio, working on medium to large-scale projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will work on practice projects with a focus on high quality bespoke design. Prepare and develop drawings, models, images and other project documents relating to design and technical documentation covering all design and construction stages up to stage 4 & 5 on variety of projects from medium size multiple unit apartment blocks, penthouses to large commercial buildings and mixed use schemes £1m to £10m + construction value.

What makes you good at your job:

  • Strong technical knowledge
  • knowledge of buildings and construction.
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
  • thinking and reasoning skills.
  • client service skills.
  • excellent verbal communication skills.
  • analytical thinking skills.
  • the ability to use your initiative.    

 

What experience and knowledge the role requires:

  • a minimum of three to four years’ practice experience working as architect at all project stages (especially stage 4 & 5)
  • strong design ability including experience of detail / technical design and delivery
  • excellent graphic skills and 3D design ability. Should be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp (or similar) and have appropriate rendering competencies
  • experienced in Revit essential
  • will most likely have worked in a medium to large sized practice specialising in residential or other high specification bespoke projects (e.g. hotel / heritage)

The company:

Owned and shaped by an Architect who is passionate about the small details and challenges of architectural design and development, this brilliant practice of 20 people based in Willesden Junction has won Architect of the Year award and shortlisted for Practice of the Year award 2022.

Salary starts £40-45K

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Senior Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£45,000 - £50,000
Permanent

High-end residential and hotel projects, both in the UK & Internationally, with this growing practice that is on the rise.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will be responsible for multiple projects and should enjoy leading design teams. With great technical skills, you should be comfortable managing construction projects with budgets exceeding £10 million. In addition to client interaction and coordination, you will utilize your excellent technical expertise and experience to run high-end international residential and hotel projects exceeding £10+ million.   

What makes you good at your job:

In your experience as an Architect, you already have extensive experience with detailing, tendering,and construction with at least five years' post-qualification UK experience. In addition to excellent organizational skills, you have strong attention to detail and are proactive and positive in nature. You are a practical and strategic thinker who has a self-motivated attitude and is reliable and committed to the demands of the role. You have great knowledge of RIBA design process, feasibility studies, CDM requirements, and can administer construction contracts etc. 

You should have a great eye for design and be a proficient user of Autocad and Revit.

 

What the role includes:

  • Leading and running high-end international residential and hotels projects (£5 -£10+ million plus)
  • Leading the delivery and management of technical packages
  • You will be responsible for information exchange and liaise with all parties from client to contractor and suppliers
  • Ensuring your project work is of a consistently high standard
  • Attending meetings on and off site and leading client meetings
  • You will have an interest in becoming involved with practice development and management

Why work here:

With numerous awards over the last couple of years, this growing firm is on the rise. 

As a member of an international creative firm based in London, you'll work across geographies, building sizes, and typologies. Our client's diverse portfolio of built work spans the UK, US, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East and expertise lies within commercial, high-end residential, mixed-use, cultural, masterplanning and educational projects.

 

You will be working with a small team of 20 very talented Architects and will have the opportunity to improve your skills whilst having ample room for growth and progression through project involvement.  

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Architect / Project Architect
Dublin
,
Dublin
Ireland
Salary
Rate
€40,000 - €65,000
Permanent

Opportunity with multi award-winning architecture practice, working on a broad range of medium to large scale projects across resi, commercial and mixed-use.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will work on practice projects with a focus on high quality bespoke design. Prepare and develop drawings, models, images and other project documents relating to design and technical documentation covering all design and construction stages up to stage 4 on variety of projects from medium size multiple unit apartment blocks, penthouses to large commercial buildings and mixed use schemes £1m to £100m + construction value

What makes you good at your job:

  • design skills and knowledge.
  • knowledge of buildings and construction.
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
  • thinking and reasoning skills.
  • client service skills.
  • excellent verbal communication skills.
  • analytical thinking skills.
  • the ability to use your initiative.  

What experience and knowledge the role requires:

  • a minimum of three to four years’ practice experience working as a project architect at all project stages (especially stage 3 & 4)
  • strong design ability including experience of detail / technical design and delivery
  • excellent graphic skills and 3D design ability. Should be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp (or similar) and have appropriate rendering competencies
  • experienced in Revit
  • will most likely have worked in a medium to large sized practice specialising in residential or other high specification bespoke projects (e.g. hotel/heritage)

The company:

Owned and shaped by Architect who is passionate about the small details and challenges of architectural design and development, this brilliant practice of 60 people based in Dublin has won the Public Sector Awards, Fit Out Awards and Irish Construction Industry Awards among other honourable mentions and Excellence in Business Awards.

Salary starts at 40,000 up-to 55-60,000 euros per annum plus additional benefits.

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Architectural Technician
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£40,000 - £45,000
Permanent

Opportunity with a multi-award winning, top AJ100 listed practice, where you will be working on large-scale residential and commercial projects.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will be assigned to work on super confidential, unique high-value projects in a prime location - Central London. You will be working as part of a talented team, delivering and managing the technical processes for high-end, medium – large-scale UK residential and commercial projects.

What makes you good at your job:

  • You’re an experienced Technician or Technologist with at least 3 years UK experience
  • You are experienced working across all Riba stages especially 3-5
  • You can present a super portfolio of similar work showing experience on large scale residential or commercial projects
  • You are technically proficient and able to drive packages to conclusion
  • You have some site experience / dealing with sub-contractors
  • You have reviewed S/C drawings many times
  • You are a Revit whizz with a positive attitude.
  • You have excellent organisational skills and good multi-tasking abilities

What the role includes:

  • Coordinating drawing packages in conjunction with the other design consultants
  • Working collaboratively within a technical team
  • Preparing detailed working drawing packages (Plans, Sections, Elevations, Schedule and Details)
  • Investigating and offering technical advice on factors that affect building development
  • Monitoring designs for health and safety and contributing to risk assessments
  • Coordinating detailed technical information from RIBA Stage 3 onwards
  • Preparing specifications for construction work
  • Producing technical detailing in Revit
  • Developing and implementing building designs, packages, details, within budget and according to UK building regulations        

The Company:

Offering an exceptional list of benefits, including, hybrid working options, well-being activities, social events and a real value for employee satisfaction and development. This is a multi-award winning top AJ100 listed practice with a staff force of around 200.

It’s the creativity, social and passionate community that makes this practice a great place to work; from sharing design news, holding regular internal presentations, lectures and debates and organising several sporting and social events throughout the year, staff contentment is at peak.

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Architectural Technologist
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£40,000 - £45,000
Permanent

Opportunity with a multi-award winning, top AJ100 listed practice, where you will be working on large-scale residential and commercial projects.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will be assigned to work on super confidential, unique high-value projects in a prime location - Central London. You will be working as part of a talented team, delivering and managing the technical processes for high-end, medium – large-scale UK residential and commercial projects.

What makes you good at your job:

  • You’re an experienced Technician or Technologist with at least 3 years UK experience
  • You are experienced working across all Riba stages especially 3-5
  • You can present a super portfolio of similar work showing experience on large scale residential or commercial projects
  • You are technically proficient and able to drive packages to conclusion
  • You have some site experience / dealing with sub-contractors
  • You have reviewed S/C drawings many times
  • You are a Revit whizz with a positive attitude.
  • You have excellent organisational skills and good multi-tasking abilities

What the role includes:

  • Coordinating drawing packages in conjunction with the other design consultants
  • Working collaboratively within a technical team
  • Preparing detailed working drawing packages (Plans, Sections, Elevations, Schedule and Details)
  • Investigating and offering technical advice on factors that affect building development
  • Monitoring designs for health and safety and contributing to risk assessments
  • Coordinating detailed technical information from RIBA Stage 3 onwards
  • Preparing specifications for construction work
  • Producing technical detailing in Revit
  • Developing and implementing building designs, packages, details, within budget and according to UK building regulations        

The Company:

Offering an exceptional list of benefits, including, hybrid working options, well-being activities, social events and a real value for employee satisfaction and development. This is a multi-award winning top AJ100 listed practice with a staff force of around 200.

It’s the creativity, social and passionate community that makes this practice a great place to work; from sharing design news, holding regular internal presentations, lectures and debates and organising several sporting and social events throughout the year, staff contentment is at peak.

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Project Architect - Hotels
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£42,000 - £48,000
Permanent

Amazing luxury hospitality and hotels projects, including prestigious prime London locations. Excellent practice with wonderful benefits and work environment.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will be working on some of the best hospitality schemes in the UK, on high-end luxury projects for very prestigious clients in prime London locations. You will be producing high-quality technical drawings and detailed packages using Revit and be assigned on projects mainly across Riba stages 3-5 to begin with.

What makes you good at your job:

  • You are a qualified architect with a proven record of delivering successful projects ranging in size and complexity across all Riba stages especially 2-5
  • You present a portfolio of similar work showing experience on medium or large-scale UK luxury hotels or hospitality projects
  • You’re a whizz at using Revit
  • You have experience and understanding and supporting teams / individuals across the studio with sharing design and technical knowledge.
  • You have around 2-5 years UK post qualification experience
  • You are a creative thinker and problem solver with strong design and technical skills
  • You have keen interest in luxury hospitality
  • You have experience working closely with clients – managing, presenting, advising, problem solving and delivering expertise across the life cycle of projects.

       

What the role includes:

  • Designing and delivering high-end luxury UK hotels
  • You will be involved in completing technical and construction packages for major UK hotels and working to project deadlines
  • You will be producing technical detailing in Revit
  • You will be developing and implementing building designs, packages, details, within budget and according to UK building regulations
  • You will have client-facing responsibilities

  

The company:

Offering an exceptional list of benefits including, hybrid working options, well-being activities, social events and a real value for employee satisfaction and development. This is a multi-award winning top AJ100 listed practice with a staff force of around 200. It’s the creativity, social and passionate community that makes this practice a great place to work; from sharing design news, holding regular internal presentations, lectures and debates and organising several sporting and social events throughout the year, staff contentment is at peak.

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Architect - Residential
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£42,000 - £47,000
Permanent

Amazing large-scale residential projects, including prestigious prime London locations. Excellent practice with wonderful benefits and work environment.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will be working on several large-scale residential schemes and high-end luxury residential projects for very prestigious clients in prime London locations.You will be producing high-quality technical drawings and detailed packages using Revit and be assigned on projects mainly across Riba stages 3-4 to begin with.

What makes you good at your job:

  • Your experienced working across all Riba stages especially 3-5
  • You present a portfolio of similar work showing experience on large-scale residential projects
  • You’re a whizz at using Revit
  • You have at least 2-3 years UK post qualification experience
  • You are cool under pressure and are able to work to tight deadlines
  • You are a creative thinker and problem solver with strong design and technical skills
  • You have excellent organisational skills and good multi-tasking ability
  • You are someone who thrives in a social, encouraging, friendly environment.   

What the role includes:

  • Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications
  • Planning, developing and implementing building designs, packages, details, within budget and according to UK building regulations
  • Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
  • Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction

The company:

An award winning top AJ100 listed practice which seems to get everyone excited. It’s the creativity, social and passionate community that makes this practice a great place to work; from sharing design news, holding regular internal presentations, lectures and debates and organising several sporting and social events throughout the year, staff contentment is at peak.

You would be joining an experienced team of over 200 talented people collaborating to produce vibrant and inventive architecture in response to their client’s unique requirements.

Offering an exceptional list of benefits, including, hybrid working options, well-being activities, social events and a real value for employee satisfaction and development.

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Architect - Hotels
Manchester
,
North West
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£35,000 - £45,000
Permanent

Amazing hotel and hospitality schemes, including prestigious prime London locations. Excellent practice with wonderful benefits and work environment.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will be working on some of the best hospitality schemes in the UK on high-end luxury projects for very prestigious clients in prime London locations. You will be producing high-quality technical drawings and detailed packages using Revit and be assigned on projects mainly across Riba stages 3-5 to begin with.

 

What makes you good at your job:

  • Your experienced working across all Riba stages especially 3-5
  • You present a portfolio of similar work showing experience on large-scale hotels or hospitality (UK) projects
  • You’re a whizz at using Revit
  • You are a newly qualified or an experienced architect looking to grow with a great team.
  • You are cool under pressure and are able to work to tight deadlines
  • You are a creative thinker and problem solver with strong design and technical skills
  • You have UK Building regulations experience
  • You are someone who thrives in a social, encouraging, friendly environment.

 

What the role includes:

  • Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings
  • Planning, developing and implementing building designs, packages, details, within budget and according to UK building regulations
  • Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
  • Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction

 

Why work here:

Offering an exceptional list of benefits, including hybrid working options, well-being activities, social events and a real value for employee satisfaction and development. This is a multi-award winning top AJ100 listed practice with a staff force of around 200. It’s the creativity, social and passionate community that makes this practice a great place to work; from sharing design news, holding regular internal presentations, lectures and debates and organising several sporting and social events throughout the year, staff contentment is at peak.

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Project Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£45,000 - £47,000
Permanent

Brilliant practice, regularly listed in good employer guide. Exciting projects at a variety of scales, including residential and mixed use schemes.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

What is your role:

You will work on practice projects with a focus on high quality bespoke design. Prepare and develop drawings, models, images and other project documents relating to design and technical documentation covering all RIBA stages on variety of projects from small mews and one-off apartments, penthouses to large apartment buildings and mixed use schemes £1m to £40m construction value.

What makes you good at your job:

  • design skills and knowledge.
  • knowledge of UK building and construction.
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
  • thinking and reasoning skills.
  • client service skills.
  • excellent verbal communication skills.
  • analytical thinking skills.
  • the ability to use your initiative

What experience and knowledge the role requires:

  • a minimum of three to four years’ practice experience working as a project architect at all RIBA stages (especially stage 3 & 4)
  • strong design ability including experience of detail / technical design and delivery
  • excellent graphic skills and 3D design ability. Should be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp (or similar) and have appropriate rendering competencies
  • experienced in AutoCAD and Revit is advantageous
  • will most likely have worked in a small to medium sized practice specialising in residential or other high specification bespoke projects (e.g. hotel/heritage)  

 

The company:

Owned and shaped by Partners who are passionate about the small details and challenges of architectural design and development, this brilliant practice of 22 people based in SE1 has regularly been listed in the good employer guide. The practice has been shortlisted for BD architectural employer of the year awards.  

This year they have achieved Planet Mark Year 2 Business Certification - internationally recognised sustainability certification.

 
Salary and Benefits:
  • £45,000 - £47,000 per annum
  • discretionary profit share bonus payment
  • contributory pension
  • life assurance
  • discretionary annual salary reviews
  • core office hours policy providing flexibility at either end of the day
  • RIBA membership fees paid for all qualified architects
  • company membership of the NLA with free access to events and seminars
  • discretionary annual office trip in October. Previous locations include Helsinki, Madrid, Porto
  • kitchen, showers and secure covered cycle storage facilities and courtyard garden      
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