Architect and Architectural Technologist

Planning Recruitment Ltd

Job Title: Architect / Architectural Technologist – Commercial & Data Centre Projects

Location: Central London

Practice Type: Leading Architecture Studio

Experience Required: Data Centre / Commercial / Mission Critical

Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid

About the Practice

A renowned and established Central London architecture studio is seeking an experienced Architect or Architectural Technologist to join their growing team. With a strong reputation across large-scale commercial, industrial, and mission-critical environments, the practice delivers high-performance, technically robust projects across all RIBA stages.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a respected 70-strong team on complex data centres, commercial developments, and mission critical schemes. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, confident working across multiple project stages, and experienced in delivering large-scale or highly technical environments.

Key Requirements

* Fully proficient in Revit and AutoCAD (essential)

* Experience in one or more of the following sectors:

* Data centres, mission critical, commercial, industrial, or retail

* Large-scale experience from other sectors will also be considered

* Strong technical knowledge and understanding of RIBA Stages 0–7

* Excellent coordination, documentation, and communication skills

* For Architects:

* ARB registration (or overseas qualified architect)

* Minimum 4 years Post-Part III experience

* For Architectural Technologists:

* Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience

* Proven ability to work on large-scale, detail-oriented projects

What the Practice Offers

* Hybrid working (3/2 split after probation)

* Paid professional subscriptions (ARB, RIBA, CIAT)

* Enhanced annual leave

* Pension scheme

* Private healthcare

* Death in service benefit

* Collaborative, forward-thinking studio culture

* Exposure to high-value, technically demanding projects

* Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression

How to Apply

If you have the technical expertise and sector experience to contribute to major commercial and mission-critical projects, please send your CV, portfolio (if applicable), and brief cover note describing your relevant experience