London, UK
Japanese-speaking senior architect
at PLP Architecture
PLP Architecture International is hiring a Japanese-speaking senior architect to join its team in London.
Bringing together people, planet, and technology, PLP Architecture drives innovation in architecture and urban design from our London hub, extending our impact through studios in Amsterdam, Tokyo and Singapore.
Our experience in design, research and strategy is underpinned by our commitment to creating meaningful change in our cities and supported by our in-house research collaborative PLP Labs. Our strength lies in our diversity. This diversity not only fosters creativity but reflects in our portfolio, which spans over 650 projects in 37 countries.
PLP is currently designing projects across three continents and has buildings under construction in Japan, Korea, Singapore, UK, Italy, Kuwait, India and China. Notable work includes the Korean Government’s first net-zero building the National Meteorological Centre, Singapore’s biophilic luxury residential tower, Park Nova the world’s most sustainable building when constructed, The Edge in Amsterdam and the tallest tower in the City of London, 22 Bishopsgate.
We are seeking a talented and motivated senior architect that has worked on Japanese projects with Japanese language skills to work with us in our London-based studio.
We look for candidates with strong communication skills, good technical knowledge and design sensitivity, the ability to work independently whilst functioning in a team environment and, where appropriate, the capability to manage a project.
We have several exciting projects in Japan, requiring a senior architect who has ideally ten plus years’ experience in conducting projects in Japan.
Required skills and experience:
- Japanese project experience as well as a strong proficiency in both written and verbal Japanese and English
- ideally, large scale masterplan, office and residential experience
- strong 2D and 3D skills including, Rhino, Revit and other design communication skills like InDesign, Illustrator would be advantageous
- excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in Japanese
- proactive, team player and willing to work autonomously
This is a full-time permanent position with benefits, based in our London office.
All candidates should be eligible to work in the UK.
PLP is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply please submit your CV and portfolio (maximum 10MB) via the apply for job button below and include ‘Japanese Architect’ in the subject line.