Description

Founded in 1963, PRP has spent six decades designing buildings that enrich the lives of users and communities. The practice has grown from a residential specialist to a multidisciplinary firm of 514 staff across five offices in London, Manchester, Cardiff, Wroclaw and Sopot. Achieved B Corp certification in April 2024, formally embedding social and environmental responsibility into the partnership. Operating model is LLP, with PRP Group LLP (OC429993) as the umbrella entity over PRP Architects LLP, PRP Technical LLP and PRP Architecture LLP. The studio remains rooted in housing, masterplanning and later-living, while expanding into film and TV studios, building safety, and sustainability consultancy.

Culture

Option to join Simply Health scheme to obtain treatment and reclaim medical costs.
£100 towards cost of eye care.
Hybrid working plus up to 10 days remote working per year.
23 days holidays plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days after 3 years).
Enhanced family leave.
Volunteer days.
Workplace Pension with 4.5% employer contribution.
Access to 1:1 Independent Pension Advice.
Permanent Health Insurance up to 50% of salary.
Season Ticket Loan.
Cycle to work scheme.
Social events such as annual study trip, summer and Christmas parties, charity fundraising opportunities.
Dog-friendly offices.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

PRP publishes a public Diversity and Inclusion Statement and a separate Equal Opportunities Policy, both downloadable from prp-co.uk/uploads. Stated commitment: 'We understand the importance of a diverse workforce at all levels of the practice. Diversity benefits individuals, teams, groups and the organisation as a whole. PRP is committed to creating an inclusive environment.'

Policy scope covers protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, defining types of discrimination across each.

Values

PRP's stated values, in their own words: 'intelligent, responsive and sustainable solutions, delivered with professionalism and total integrity.'

Underlying principles from the practice:

Context-led design: 'Context and local knowledge form the bedrock of our approach to design. Designs which are welcoming and recognisable to the residents and users of the spaces we create.'

Inside-out approach: 'We design from the inside out, with the end-user in mind.'

Open studios: 'Our studios reflect the structure of the practice, open, accessible and instructive. Leadership works directly alongside their teams.'

Inclusive culture: 'Our inclusive approach ensures everyone, from any background, is supported and developed.'

Climate accountability: 'We never forget our commitment to improving the lives of the communities and people we design for as well as our responsibility towards tackling climate change.'

Formalised commitments include B Corp certification (April 2024), a published Carbon Reduction Plan, and public Equal Opportunities and Diversity & Inclusion Statements.

Why Work Here?

PRP puts people at the heart of what it does, actively striving for a diverse practice and workforce. That commitment is realised through a Diversity and Inclusion Group, set up to ensure opportunity is equitable and accessible to all. As one of the first architectural practices in the UK to offer apprenticeships, PRP is committed to breaking down barriers into the industry.

The practice recruits and retains knowledgeable, passionate professionals and provides a collaborative culture that enables them to thrive. A Certified B Corporation and a founding member of the UK Green Building Council, PRP offers hybrid working, a structured Part 1, 2 and 3 pipeline, and studios across London, Manchester, Cardiff, Wroclaw and Sopot.

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Backed by industry specialists, it’s where you can engage in meaningful conversation, make connections, showcase your work, gain expert insights, and tap into curated opportunities to advance your career or strengthen your studio.