3,884 Architect jobs in the United Kingdom

• Lead the design and development of architectural projects from concept to completion.
• Manage client relationships and communications.
• Develop architectural designs, including drawings, models, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and planning requirements.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed construction documents.
• Lead and mentor a team of architects and designers.
• Conduct site visits and provide construction administration services.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and other consultants.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.
• Champion sustainable design practices and innovation.

• RIBA Part III qualification or equivalent professional architectural accreditation.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in architectural practice.
• Demonstrated experience in leading significant building design projects.
• Proficiency in architectural design software, including BIM (Revit, ArchiCAD) and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and building regulations.
• Excellent design, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and teams effectively.
• Experience in client management and business development is advantageous.

• Leading the architectural design process from conceptualization through to construction documentation.
• Developing innovative and sustainable building designs that meet client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Collaborating with clients, engineers, and other consultants to ensure integrated and cohesive design solutions.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to deliver high-quality architectural outcomes.
• Mentoring and developing junior architects and design staff, fostering a creative and collaborative studio environment.
• Ensuring compliance with building codes, planning regulations, and accessibility standards.
• Producing detailed architectural drawings, renderings, and specifications using industry-standard software.
• Conducting site visits and construction administration to ensure design intent is realized.
• Staying abreast of emerging architectural trends, materials, and technologies.
• Contributing to business development and client relationship management.

Service Design Architect

Location: Home-based (flexible working considered)

Salary: 60,000 - 62,500 per annum plus car allowance and up to 10k OTE

The Role

Our client is a managed services provider delivering cybersecurity, communications and connectivity solutions. For more than 20 years, they have supported UK organisations with reliable, scalable services designed around customer needs.

They are recruiting a Service Design Architect to join their pre-sales function. The role is responsible for designing managed service solutions across monitoring, hardware and software support, service desk, remote management and service improvement. Working alongside sales and technical specialists, you will create solutions that are commercially viable, technically sound and aligned to customer requirements.

This is a home-based role in a fast-moving environment. It offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and play a central role in shaping service solutions for new and existing customers.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate customer requirements and design appropriate service solutions
• Support sales meetings and present proposals to technical teams and senior stakeholders
• Lead the design process and ensure solutions can be delivered effectively
• Produce documentation, proposals and commercial models for approval
• Manage risk, assumptions and service validation through to handover into operations
• Contribute to ongoing service development and cost modelling

Skills and experience required

• Strong background in UK IT managed services, ideally covering Modern Workplace, End User Services, Networks, Infrastructure/Cloud, UC and Security
• Experience designing managed service/outsourcing solutions and leading bids worth 100k-10m+
• ITIL certification with good knowledge of service delivery best practice
• Ability to operate confidently up to CxO level
• Strong documentation, analytical and commercial modelling skills
• Knowledge of TUPE, transitional contracts and public sector procurement is an advantage

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Description:

• Developing High Level Design for GTST EMEA projects
• Supporting the delivery teams throughout the agile project lifecycle
• Performing initial engagement with the business to determine concept designs and project estimates and provide technology guidance
• Determining the impact of projects developed by other technology teams on the EMEA Treasury environment (technology, people, process)
• Reviewing project designs for adherence to the organisation design standards and technology stack
• Set the technology strategy (technology and design standards) for the department
• Working closely with the enterprise architecture team to build out the treasury platform
• Support the build out of the Global Banking and Markets Technology strategy through development of blueprints in the treasury space
• Ensuring timely quality deliverables
• Regular status reporting to Senior Management in technology and the business

Job Title: Laboratory Design Architect/Architectural Technologist - Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical
Location: London Office or Manchester or Cardiff
Job Type: Full-Time

Contract role with the potential for a permanent position if prefered 

Hybrid minimum 3 days per week in design studio 
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A globally recognised design and technology firm with deep expertise in architecture, engineering, and planning. Within our Science & Technology sector, we are leaders in designing advanced laboratory environments that drive innovation in healthcare, life sciences, and pharmaceutical research.
We are currently seeking a Laboratory Architect/Architectural Technologist with at least 6 years of relevant experience to join our dynamic UK-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile lab design projects across the UK and internationally, within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
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Role Overview
As a Laboratory Design Architect, you will assist in the detailed design and planning of state-of-the-art laboratories for clients in the life sciences, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries. You will work across RIBA Stages 2-4 - from concept design through to detailed design, technical coordination, and delivery - ensuring that every space supports scientific innovation, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
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Key Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Life Sciences Lead you will act as a key member of a team focussing on the architectural design and planning of laboratories for science and pharmaceutical clients, including CL2/CL3 containment labs, cleanrooms, GMP manufacturing facilities, and research environments.
- Develop layouts and technical solutions that respond to complex laboratory workflows, equipment integration, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants (including M&E, structural, and lab planners) to deliver coordinated and high-quality design solutions.
- Engage directly with clients, scientists, and end users to understand operational needs and translate them into innovative and practical design strategies.
- Produce high-quality architectural drawings and specifications in compliance with UK Building Regulations and industry standards.
- Support project delivery from RIBA Stages 2-4 with a focus on delivery of design information.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team, especially around lab-specific design methodologies and best practices.
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Requirements
- Either RIBA Part III qualified and ARB registered Architect or, alternatively, Chartered Architectural Technologist.
- Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 4 years specialising in laboratory or science & technology sector projects.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating experience with laboratory design for life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical sectors.
- Sound understanding of UK planning, building regulations, and laboratory-specific compliance (e.g., GMP, ACDP etc. where relevant).
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD familiarity with BIM Level 2 workflows.
- Strong organisational and communication skills able to lead client meetings and design workshops confidently.
- Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder groups.
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Desirable
- Experience with containment level 2/3 laboratories and GMP facilities.
- Knowledge of sustainability in laboratory design, including energy-efficient systems and low-carbon materials.
- Experience on major UK infrastructure, NHS, or science campus developments.

Job Description:

• Developing High Level Design for GTST EMEA projects
• Supporting the delivery teams throughout the agile project lifecycle
• Performing initial engagement with the business to determine concept designs and project estimates and provide technology guidance
• Determining the impact of projects developed by other technology teams on the EMEA Treasury environment (technology, people, process)
• Reviewing project designs for adherence to the organisation design standards and technology stack
• Set the technology strategy (technology and design standards) for the department
• Working closely with the enterprise architecture team to build out the treasury platform
• Support the build out of the Global Banking and Markets Technology strategy through development of blueprints in the treasury space
• Ensuring timely quality deliverables
• Regular status reporting to Senior Management in technology and the business

Service Design Architect

Location: Home-based (flexible working considered)

Salary: 60,000 - 62,500 per annum plus car allowance and up to 10k OTE

The Role

Our client is a managed services provider delivering cybersecurity, communications and connectivity solutions. For more than 20 years, they have supported UK organisations with reliable, scalable services designed around customer needs.

They are recruiting a Service Design Architect to join their pre-sales function. The role is responsible for designing managed service solutions across monitoring, hardware and software support, service desk, remote management and service improvement. Working alongside sales and technical specialists, you will create solutions that are commercially viable, technically sound and aligned to customer requirements.

This is a home-based role in a fast-moving environment. It offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and play a central role in shaping service solutions for new and existing customers.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate customer requirements and design appropriate service solutions
• Support sales meetings and present proposals to technical teams and senior stakeholders
• Lead the design process and ensure solutions can be delivered effectively
• Produce documentation, proposals and commercial models for approval
• Manage risk, assumptions and service validation through to handover into operations
• Contribute to ongoing service development and cost modelling

Skills and experience required

• Strong background in UK IT managed services, ideally covering Modern Workplace, End User Services, Networks, Infrastructure/Cloud, UC and Security
• Experience designing managed service/outsourcing solutions and leading bids worth 100k-10m+
• ITIL certification with good knowledge of service delivery best practice
• Ability to operate confidently up to CxO level
• Strong documentation, analytical and commercial modelling skills
• Knowledge of TUPE, transitional contracts and public sector procurement is an advantage

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Laboratory Design Architect/Architectural Technologist - Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical
Location: London Office or Manchester or Cardiff
Job Type: Full-Time

Contract role with the potential for a permanent position if prefered 

Hybrid minimum 3 days per week in design studio 
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A globally recognised design and technology firm with deep expertise in architecture, engineering, and planning. Within our Science & Technology sector, we are leaders in designing advanced laboratory environments that drive innovation in healthcare, life sciences, and pharmaceutical research.
We are currently seeking a Laboratory Architect/Architectural Technologist with at least 6 years of relevant experience to join our dynamic UK-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile lab design projects across the UK and internationally, within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
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Role Overview
As a Laboratory Design Architect, you will assist in the detailed design and planning of state-of-the-art laboratories for clients in the life sciences, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries. You will work across RIBA Stages 2-4 - from concept design through to detailed design, technical coordination, and delivery - ensuring that every space supports scientific innovation, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
___
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Life Sciences Lead you will act as a key member of a team focussing on the architectural design and planning of laboratories for science and pharmaceutical clients, including CL2/CL3 containment labs, cleanrooms, GMP manufacturing facilities, and research environments.
- Develop layouts and technical solutions that respond to complex laboratory workflows, equipment integration, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants (including M&E, structural, and lab planners) to deliver coordinated and high-quality design solutions.
- Engage directly with clients, scientists, and end users to understand operational needs and translate them into innovative and practical design strategies.
- Produce high-quality architectural drawings and specifications in compliance with UK Building Regulations and industry standards.
- Support project delivery from RIBA Stages 2-4 with a focus on delivery of design information.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team, especially around lab-specific design methodologies and best practices.
___
Requirements
- Either RIBA Part III qualified and ARB registered Architect or, alternatively, Chartered Architectural Technologist.
- Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 4 years specialising in laboratory or science & technology sector projects.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating experience with laboratory design for life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical sectors.
- Sound understanding of UK planning, building regulations, and laboratory-specific compliance (e.g., GMP, ACDP etc. where relevant).
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD familiarity with BIM Level 2 workflows.
- Strong organisational and communication skills able to lead client meetings and design workshops confidently.
- Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder groups.
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Desirable
- Experience with containment level 2/3 laboratories and GMP facilities.
- Knowledge of sustainability in laboratory design, including energy-efficient systems and low-carbon materials.
- Experience on major UK infrastructure, NHS, or science campus developments.