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# Architect - London at Woolpert

- **Company:** Woolpert
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/woolpert/jobs/4419307009

## Job description

At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

Architect – Job Description

Purpose and objectives of the role An Architect acts under supervision regarding architectural methods and complexities and is responsible for the development and design of complex architectural projects. In this position you may act a member of a team supporting the lead architect.

This position contributes to the finished packages, specifications, approval of materials/products and development of construction packages. The Architect must be able to apply sound and diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices in a broad array of assignments.

Main duties and responsibilities

Technical Role

- Liaise closely with the Project Lead in the design development of the scheme with regular interim meetings.
- Responsible for the preparation of new designs and adaptations to existing designs, drawings, specifications and schedules to suit design development and information release requirements.
- Independently evaluate, select and apply knowledge of design and construction techniques.
- Liaise with consultants and relevant statutory authorities to establish the conceptual framework.
- Assist the Project Lead in the coordination of the design team on a day-to-day basis and in maintaining good working relationships.
- Instruct, clarify and develop design studies with individual members of the team.
- Attend client meetings and presentations as necessary.
- Contribute to the layout of projects and integrate architectural and engineering elements into a unified design for client review and approval.
- Contribute to the preparation of scale drawings, and contract documents, for building contractors.
- Contribute to the administration of construction documents and provide periodic onsite observation of work during construction to monitor specification compliance.
- Contribute to finding technical solutions to problems and show understanding of good design principles.

Communications and procedures

- Manage time and effort ensuring the timely completion of assigned work.
- Understand office procedures and works within set SNHA design standards.

Required Skills

## Qualifications

- BA/BSc/BArch (Essential).
- MArch (Essential).
- Registration with ARB and RIBA, and/or equivalent overseas professional body (Desirable).

## Experience

- Relevant experience in the architectural/construction industry (Essential). Preferably, at least 4 years of experience (Desirable).
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently (Essential).
- Proven experience in RIBA Stages (Desirable).
- Previous experience with complex projects (like Data Centres, Healthcare, Aviation, Mixed-use or Multi-family residential) (Desirable).
- Technical skills/detailing experience (Desirable).
- Experience coordinating complex projects in a BIM environment (Desirable).

General Aptitude

- Average verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships (Essential).
- Strong organizational skills to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities (Essential).
- Able to read, analyse and interpret complex documents including technical journals (Desirable).

Software Skills

- Working knowledge: Office 365: Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook (Essential).
- Revit/BIM 360 fundamentals (Essential). BIM Level 2 (Desirable).
- Graphics: Adobe Suite; Bluebeam (Desirable).
- 3D visualisation (Desirable).
- NBS (Desirable).
- AutoCAD (Desirable).

Additional requirements

- Able to travel in the UK (Essential).
- Able to work out of office hours when required to meet project deadlines (Essential).
- Able to travel abroad as required (Desirable).

## #LI-MH1

#LI-Onsite Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: [Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf](https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf) and [EEO is the Law Poster Supplement](https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EEO-is-the-Law-Supplement.pdf).

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

## About Woolpert

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Woolpert is a rapidly growing, technology-forward firm delivering end-to-end architecture, engineering, and geospatial solutions globally to improve critical infrastructure.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Employee-Owned)
- **Headquarters**: Dayton, Ohio, USA
- **Founded**: 1911
- **Founders**: Information not publicly available (founded as an engineering and surveying firm in Dayton, Ohio)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Architecture, Engineering, Geospatial (GIS), Data & Technology.
- **Target customers**: Primarily B2B and B2G, serving public-sector (federal, state, local) and private-sector clients in industries including Aviation, Defense, Maritime, Data Centers & Advanced Manufacturing, Water & Energy, Surface Transportation, and Corporate/Institutional.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To help our employees, clients, and world progress — to move forward through forward thinking." [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/woolperts-culture/)

## Products & Services
Woolpert offers integrated, end-to-end services across five core solution areas:
- **[Architecture](https://woolpert.com/)**: Design services for industrial, logistics, corporate, and institutional facilities.
- **[Engineering](https://woolpert.com/)**: Planning, design, and project management for transportation, water, energy, and advanced manufacturing projects.
- **[Geospatial](https://woolpert.com/)**: Comprehensive geospatial services including aerial survey (via subsidiary Bluesky International), mobile mapping, 3D digital twin development, seafloor mapping, and GIS implementation. A Premier Google Partner and Esri Gold Partner.
- **[Data and Technology](https://woolpert.com/)**: Data management, cloud solutions, machine learning systems for flood prediction, and asset lifecycle management (partnering with Trimble).
- **[Planning and Consulting](https://woolpert.com/)**: Strategic planning and consulting services for large-scale infrastructure and development projects.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 3,000 employees worldwide across 75+ locations. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company is employee-owned and has not disclosed traditional VC investors. Key technology partners include Google (Premier Partner), Esri (Gold Partner), and Trimble.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Certified as a **Great Place to Work** for 9 consecutive years. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
    - Ranked #7 on Zweig Group's "Hot Firms" list; #15 on ENR's Top 500 Design Firms; #11 on BD+C's Top 50 Engineering/Architecture firms. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
    - Named in GeoAwesomeness' top 100 global geospatial companies. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
    - Aggressive acquisition strategy: has integrated 7+ companies since 2019, including **Murphy Geospatial** (400-person firm, Ireland, 2024), **Bluesky International** (UK aerial survey leader, 2025), **UMC Architects** (UK-based, 2025), and **Dawood Engineering** (150-person, US, 2026). [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated Service Model**: A rare in-house fusion of architecture, engineering, and advanced geospatial/data capabilities, allowing them to own the full project lifecycle from survey to design to management.
- **Industry-Leading Partnerships**: As a Google Premier Partner and Esri Gold Partner, Woolpert has deep ties to the dominant platforms in geospatial technology, granting them access to early features and high-level support.
- **Century-Long Track Record**: Founded in 1911, the company has over 100 years of history, deep client relationships, and a proven ability to adapt and grow.
- **Employee Ownership**: Being 100% employee-owned (through the Principal Program) aligns employee incentives with long-term company success.

## Strategic Focus
Woolpert’s growth strategy centers on organic expansion and strategic acquisitions of "industry-leading companies that share [their] culture." Their current focus is on:
- Expanding their global footprint and service capabilities (evidenced by recent acquisitions in the UK, Ireland, and Europe).
- Deepening their technology and data analytics prowess, particularly in machine learning and digital twins.
- Serving high-growth sectors like data centers, advanced manufacturing, and national defense.

## Why Work Here
Based on Woolpert’s own culture survey and benefits page:
- **Culture**: 92% of employees feel they can take time off when needed; 90% feel welcomed; 87% are proud to tell others they work here. The culture is described as High Performing, Focused, Industry Leading, Supportive, Progressive, and Balanced. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/woolperts-culture/)
- **Work Model**: "Freedom to Work Program" – offers flexibility to work in one of 75+ offices, at home, or on the go. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
- **Unique Ownership**: The **Principal Program** allows every employee (not just executives) to become a principal and own shares in the company. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
- **Meaningful Work**: Opportunities include aerially mapping the seafloor, designing data centers, planning military installations, and building ML systems for flood prediction. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
- **Perks**: Competitive pay, flexible vacation, quality healthcare, health & wellness coaching, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance programs, technology stipends, 401k employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [Woolpert Homepage](https://woolpert.com/)
2. [Woolpert About Page](https://woolpert.com/about/)
3. [Woolpert Careers Page](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
4. [Woolpert Culture Page](https://woolpert.com/careers/woolperts-culture/)

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