Senior Associate – Architecture (London)

Full‑time | London Studio

A leading global architecture and urban design practice is seeking a Senior Associate to join its London team. The studio delivers major international work across mixed‑use masterplanning, large‑scale urban regeneration, education, workplace, residential, retail and hospitality projects.

About the Role

The Senior Associate will take on a pivotal leadership position, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and driving design direction across complex, high‑value projects. Responsibilities include:

• Leading concept, design development and delivery stages across diverse sectors such as urban regeneration, education and workplace campuses
• Managing client engagement, project strategies and internal coordination
• Guiding teams to ensure design excellence and consistency
• Collaborating with urbanists, architects and consultants on integrated, sustainability‑focused schemes, reflecting the practice’s global design ethos
• Supporting business development, pitching and studio‑wide strategic initiatives
• Mentoring junior and mid‑level designers, helping to nurture a collaborative and innovative culture

About the Projects

The practice is known for delivering:

• Large‑scale masterplans and regeneration projects shaping cities and communities
• Workplace campuses, residential developments, education environments and retail destinations across the UK and internationally
• Projects that integrate architecture, urban design and placemaking to create socially impactful, sustainable environments

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong experience leading medium‑to‑large scale projects across related sectors (mixed‑use, urban design, education, workplace, residential or hospitality)
• Proven leadership of design teams through all RIBA stages
• ARB registration
• Solid Revit capability
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in running multiple workstreams
• A strong understanding of UK planning, design standards and delivery processes

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a globally connected, design‑led practice known for shaping ambitious projects with long‑term urban and social value. The Senior Associate will play a central role in guiding major schemes and influencing strategic direction at studio level.