About The Company:
We are a growing, specialist architecture and landscape practice with a strong focus
on transport and infrastructure design. From new urban multi modal transit hubs to
complex rail environments, we work at the forefront of projects that shape how
people move through their cities and communities and experience travel. Based in
London, with a small new office in Liverpool, our award winning 40 strong
multidisciplinary team delivers projects across the UK and internationally, combining
design excellence with technical precision and a deep understanding of operational
environments.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced senior rail architect to join our expanding team as an Associate. The base role and level of project experience is the same as that of a Senior Architect but with additional levels of project, team and performance
management.
You will play a key role in leading and delivering both major and smaller rail and
station projects from concept through to completion up and down the UK.
This is an opportunity to apply your rail design and technical expertise to complex,
high-profile projects, collaborating closely with Clients such as Network Rail,
Transport for London (TfL), and London Underground (LUL), as well as contractors,
consultants, and other stakeholders. An appetite to transfer your skills into power &
energy, water and highways project environments would be beneficial.
You’ll be responsible for design leadership, project delivery, technical quality, and
team coordination on station and infrastructure projects of national significance.
This is a London based opportunity, with a minimum of 4 day working in our central
London offices very close to London Bridge Station. Some regular travel within the UK will
be necessary.
Strong career progression opportunities to become involved in shaping this growing
practice, including potential progression to the levels above Associate.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the architectural design and delivery of major UK rail and station
projects through all RIBA / ES stages.
• Manage project teams and coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, including
structural, M&E, and landscape teams.
• Liaise directly with Clients and stakeholders (Network Rail, LUL, local
authorities, contractors and others) to ensure design integrity and
compliance.
• Oversee technical documentation, BIM coordination and quality assurance
processes.
• Run the contractual and commercial aspects of projects.
• Contribute to practice-wide design leadership and mentoring of junior staff.
• Support business development, bid writing, and Client presentations.
• Support the practice Project Directors and provide the mentoring.
About You:
• Qualified architect with ARB registration (or equivalent) with minimum 10
years UK project experience in the transport sector.
• Proven experience in rail and transport architecture, including delivery to
completion of Category A to C UK rail station projects.
• Demonstration of designing and delivering station remodelling and congestion
relief upgrades and Access for All and/or Step Free Access programmes.
• In-depth understanding of NTSN, DfT, Network Rail and LUL design, technical
standards, and approvals processes.
• Strong leadership ability and experience in leading and running project teams.
• Good communication, presentation and Client coordination skills.
• Excellent technical experience gained in complex transport environments.
• Strong design capability and a good eye for detail.
• Construction and site experience, working with and for contractors is vital.
• Proficiency in Bentley OpenBuildings Designer and Projectwise environments
and NR/LU BIM standards and processes.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a passion for transport and infrastructure
and public realm design.
• Confident, ambitious and driven.
What We Offer:
• A collaborative and supportive studio environment within a growing specialist
practice.
• The chance to contribute to nationally significant transport projects.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, career progression and
commercial benefits.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working arrangements
* Senior Architect £60-£70k
* Associate £65-£85k