Purcell are looking for an exceptional recently qualified Private (Prime) Residential Architect to join our London team. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in and develop your career while working in a team on unique design led private residential and hospitality projects, working collaboratively with a broad consultant team. You will have relevant experience with a focus on technical design and project delivery gained while working on UK prime residential projects during your Part 2 and Part 3.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our talented team, and we are keen to talk to architects with strong technical skills as well as enthusiasm for and understanding of high-quality work in the private residential sector.
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 350 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Proudly ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year.
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.
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.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years’ post Part 3 qualification experience (PQE) as a UK-registered architect, with experience of delivering prime residential and listed building refurbishment projects in the UK.
- Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with a good working understanding of BIM processes, model coordination, and producing accurate, well-structured drawing information.
- Technical design capability, with experience in preparing high quality detailed traditional design and construction packages under senior guidance, with a focus on clarity, accuracy and buildability.
- Working knowledge and understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction principles, with a willingness to deepen knowledge in listed building and heritage contexts.
- Experience supporting coordination with multidisciplinary consultants (structural, MEP, interiors, specialists), ensuring effective information flow within BIM-led project environments.
- Proactive and responsible approach to work, showing initiative in progressing tasks, resolving design/technical queries, and supporting project delivery without constant supervision.
- Ability to manage, prepare and update drawings and packages and BIM models, maintaining consistency, quality, and compliance with project standards and protocols.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage assigned tasks efficiently and contribute positively to programme deadlines in a fast-paced studio environment.
- Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively within teams and engage constructively with consultants and project stakeholders.
- Enthusiastic, design and detail-oriented, and highly motivated to develop professionally, with a strong willingness to take on increasing responsibility within a design-led team.
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. 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.
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.
