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Figure/Ground Architects is hiring a Part 2/Part 3 architect to join its team in London.

If you’re looking to join a small, ambitious, design-led practice where your ideas matter and you can make a genuine contribution to the delivery of exceptional projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Figure/Ground Architects is an award-winning studio with a growing portfolio of design-driven work.

We are looking for talented and energetic Part 3 architects and experienced Part 2 assistant architects who share our passion for creating beautiful, high-quality buildings and places.

As a small, collaborative practice, we offer opportunities to take real responsibility, contribute meaningfully to design decisions and work closely with colleagues, clients and consultants.

Successful candidates will have previous experience of residential and mixed-use schemes in the United Kingdom. We’re looking for enthusiastic team players with exceptional design, communication and organisational skills, an interest in working across all RIBA work stages, and a solid technical grounding.

What we offer:

• real responsibility, creative involvement and an opportunity to challenge yourself
• a creative, collaborative and supportive studio environment in East London
• compelling projects
• a competitive salary commensurate with experience
• training and support in developing your skills as part of a personal development plan
• cycle-to-work scheme
• support with RIBA Part 3 qualification
• ARB membership

What we’re looking for:

• a positive, team-focussed approach, contagious enthusiasm and a sense of humour
• critical thinking and conceptual rigour
• initiative, sound judgement and a willingness to take responsibility
• exceptional communication and organisational skills
• an ability to form strong, productive relationships with colleagues, clients, consultants and contractors
• flexibility, nimbleness and a willingness to pitch in when needs must
• excellent spoken and written English
• a good understanding of the UK planning and regulatory environment
• facility in the production of planning, tender and working drawings packages
• MicroStation and Revit proficiency
• aptitude with graphics software (Adobe Creative Suite) and the ability to draw beautifully by hand

Applicants for this position should have immediate availability and must have permission to work in the UK. Please refer to these criteria directly within your covering letter.

This is a full-time office-based position.

Figure/Ground Architects is an equal opportunities employer.

Please apply with a single-page covering letter, your CV (maximum two pages) and a concise portfolio showing your best work (up to ten pages). These documents should be attached as PDFs, without links, and submitted via the ‘apply for job’ button below.

www.figureground-architects.com