Architect / Architectural Assistant / Architectural Technologist

BPTW is an award-winning architectural design practice specialising in mixed tenure residential development and working with local communities. We are a lively and sociable design-led practice of over 130 people with our main studio in West Greenwich, London.

We have a successful track record delivering schemes varying in size from relatively small projects to the re-planning of entire neighbourhoods, and are market leaders in sustainable design, working in the residential, urban design and mixed-use sectors. With specialisms in Architecture, Planning and BIM services, we take the development and wellbeing of our staff seriously offering great career development opportunities and roles. Working alongside leading developers, housing associations, local authorities and private clients, our philosophy is centred on creating homes and places that transform people’s lives.

We are an award winning AJ100-listed, RIBA, CIAT and RTPI chartered practice, and were named ‘Architectural Employer of the Year’ at Building Design’s Architect of the Year Awards 2021. Our values guide the way we work and interact with our clients, partners, local communities, and with each other: Collaborative; Passionate; Nurturing; Creative; Respectful; and Sociable; promoted across the practice these are an intrinsic part of our culture.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer with an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

https://www.bptw.co.uk/

The successful candidate(s) would be based in our main studio in Greenwich, London. Individuals who are new to BPTW, or who are more junior, are expected to be based full-time in the studio although where the type of work is suitable for carrying out remotely there is flexibility to work from home 1 or 2 days a week after an initial period. BPTW provide a full range of training, support and mentoring to help new staff to settle in.

The practice has a number of roles available; these include:

• Qualified Architect Architectural Assistant Architectural Technologist

BPTW also has vacancies for a BIM coordinator/manager and Document Controller.

Individuals will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and have proven experience, skills and knowledge relevant to the role (eg Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup, etc). Excellent communication skills and a good level of English are essential to enable liaison with clients and consultants. Our office operates in a unique studio environment, so it is imperative that individuals are comfortable and effective working within teams. We look for individuals who demonstrate ambition and initiative, can work with minimal supervision, and have the ability to work to deadlines and carry out multiple tasks.

Further details can be found on https://www.bptw.co.uk/practice/careers/

For applicants from Ukraine, accommodation will be offered for a minimum of 6 months, the type and size will depend on individual requirements but would typically include private living and bedroom space.  Accommodation will be furnished and wi-fi provided. With many of our staff living locally, to help settle in, we would aim to arrange accommodation that is easily accessible to the office.

Salary will be in line with current market rates and depend on role, experience, capability, etc.  BPTW is a London Living Wage Employer and salaries are benchmarked so they are consistent with organisations that are similar in type and size.

Contact details - further information is available from Rebecca Hardy – rhardy@bptw.co.uk .

To apply please send us a letter by email to people@bptw.co.uk with details of your experience, qualification level and current location. If available a copy of your CV and a selection of your work (no more than 6 digital A3/A4 pages) would be appreciated. When emailing please include in the subject line the role you are apply for followed by ‘Ukraine Architecture Opportunity’, eg ‘Architectural Assistant - Ukraine Architecture Opportunity’.