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