Architectural Designer (0-4 Years)

Role: Architectural Designer (0-4 years) (multiple positions available)

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 9am – 6pm, Monday – Friday. This position is fully in-office 5 days per week.

Location: Central London

Role Description      

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates is seeking to recruit a well-rounded Architectural Designer to work in its central London office. The successful applicant will be a good team player, have excellent communication skills and display initiative. Working in collaboration with your project team, you will be assisting in technical and design aspects of an assigned project, including, preparation of architectural drawings, 3D modelling and updating and amending of architectural drawings where necessary after review with senior designers. You will work under the supervision of an Architect, Project Manager and/or a Design Principal. You will ensure that all designs are in accordance with quality standards and statutory regulations.

Minimum Requirements 

Requires a RIBA Part 2 qualification or equivalent in Architecture, Architectural Design or a closely related field, and previous experience of working within an architectural practice at RIBA Part 1 level and experience with the below:

• Previous experience of working on all design phases in a variety of projects including office, residential and educational buildings and master plans, ideal, but not essential.

• Skills in 2D and 3D software such as Autocad, Revit, or Rhino. Further computational or rendering software skills are advantageous.

• Intermediate to Advanced use of Adobe Creative Suite Software.

• Strong English language skills in both a spoken and written context is essential.

• Must be able to work as part of a team, yet also able to work on own initiative and make professional judgements.

Work Environment

This position requires you to be in person in our London office 5 days per week, 9am – 6pm.

Why KPF?

KPF’s mission is to elevate cities through impactful design, collaborating closely with the world’s most forward-thinking clients to create high performing, carefully crafted buildings that are unique to their physical, social, and environmental contexts.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.

• Company Culture: Collaborative, high-performance environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance including medical and dental, pension scheme with generous company-matching contributions, enhanced paid family leave and other benefits.

KPF is an Equal Opportunities Employer. You must have the Right to Work in the UK.

This position requires you to be in-person 5 days per week.

Applications submitted without a resume and portfolio will not be considered.