London, UK
Architect – sports space planner
at BDP
BDP is looking for an architect with sports space planning experience to join team in London.
BDP Pattern is the sports and entertainment division of BDP, a global architecture and engineering practice with a network of studios across the UK, EMEA, Asia, North America and Latin America.
Specialising in stadium and arena design, BDP Pattern creates iconic venues for clubs around the world. BDP Pattern is currently delivering Everton Football Club’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool and is looking to grow our team for future projects in this sector.
We are looking for someone that has a passion for space planning to join our team, working on international stadia and arena projects.
Individuals will be interested in how sports and entertainment buildings work and how they are used and operated. The job is detail-orientated, involving creative solutions to address the logistics of different user groups ranging from VVIPs to BOH staff, calculating areas and fixtures based on population numbers and bringing together the various building requirements from the client to the MEP services.
Previous knowledge of sports regulations would be an advantage, however, this will be part of the training. Knowledge of British Standards is a benefit.
Experience:
- RIBA Part 2 or 3, or equivalent qualification
- expertise in Revit and Excel is essential
- willingness to learn and an interest in space planning is essential
- previous experience in space planning is beneficial
- previous experience on large-scale complex projects from RIBA stages 0-4 is beneficial
- portfolio which demonstrates independent thinking, creativity and a broad range of technical skills illustrating the ability to produce and manage complex building arrangements
The candidate will have excellent spoken and written English for client-facing workshops and presentations and be prepared for travel within the UK and internationally.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a globally respected architecture practice working across high-profile projects globally. There is a lot of room to grow and develop, with support in place to succeed and rise through the practice.
This will be working in a hybrid role with minimum three days in the office and the rest from home.
About us
BDP is a continuous collective of architects, engineers, designers and urbanists. We design at every scale from city masterplans, neighbourhoods, parks, streets and buildings to specialist, bespoke light and acoustic installations.
We are placemakers who work at every stage of the design process from visioning to briefing to design, delivery and operation. We respond to the demands of our dynamic and ever-changing planet with cross-discipline design thinking that spans all of life’s activities, protects the environment and enhances social value.
Harnessing our collective ethos, the spirit of BDP is about making places for people. Our structure and governance as a global network of federated city studios create design hubs that are connected to the cities, regions and communities they serve.
As part of the Nippon Koei Group, we fuse our passion for architecture and engineering with user-centred design and large-scale infrastructure projects to deliver world-class solutions for better, more prosperous places.
BDP offers
BDP will provide a competitive salary along with a flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, eye care vouchers, employee profit shares, subsidised canteen, contribution towards professional subscriptions and a great working and social environment.
To apply
To apply for this role, please click on the link below. You will then need to complete the online registration and attach a CV, portfolio and cover letter, stating why you would be a match for this role. Please include your salary expectations.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, well-being and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills and professional and life experiences to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly.
BDP is an equal opportunity employer.
No agencies or third-party applications please