Senior Architect
Planning Recruitment Ltd ·planningrecruitment.com
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Location: London, UK | Type: Permanent | Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, technically complex hyperscale data centre projects within a highly respected, forward-thinking practice known for design excellence and technical innovation.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
- Leading architectural design on hyperscale data centre and mission-critical projects
- Driving design innovation through BIM and Revit-led workflows
- Delivering projects across RIBA Stages 2–6, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and digital design platforms
- Representing the practice at client meetings, design reviews, and technical workshops
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of design standards and processes
Requirements
- Chartered Architect (RIBA/ARB registered)
- 8+ years’ post-qualified experience, ideally within mission-critical, data centre, technology, or complex infrastructure projects
- Strong technical background with proven delivery experience
- Proficient in Revit, BIM, and digital coordination tools
- Confident communicator with client-facing experience
- Ability to lead projects and support junior team members
Benefits & Culture
In return, my client offers:
- Hybrid working
- Competitive bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Excellent company culture with a collaborative, high-performing team environment
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Exposure to major international projects
- A comprehensive benefits package and regular team social events
This is a superb opportunity to join a global specialist at the forefront of mission-critical design and take your career to the next level.
If you meet the criteria listed above, please apply with a copy of your CV by pressing the apply button to be considered. We receive many applications so if you do not hear from us within 5 days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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*Where we indicate a band of PQE for a role, this indicates how long we would expect an architectural professional to take to gain the level of experience required in an appropriate context. It does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE who can demonstrate that they have acquired the relevant experience.
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The Senior Architect role with Planning Recruitment Ltd is based in London, GB.
What does the Senior Architect role pay?
Planning Recruitment Ltd lists the Senior Architect role at GBP 45,000–70,000 per year.
Is the Senior Architect role full-time or contract?
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