Architect for Social Infrastructure

Architect for Social Infrastructure – ( 189840 )

Primary Location

United Kingdom-England-London

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Mar 5, 2026

Primary Responsibilities

• Have recent experience working on diverse and complex social infrastructure projects (including health, education and science/technology) and/or data centre projects.
• Lead the planning and detailing of architectural projects through all stages of design, under the supervision of a Project Lead/Project Manager.Support the development and maintenance of project documentation, including drawings, specifications and reports.
• Facilitate and lead owners/clients, internal and stakeholder meetings, and participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project life‑cycle, from development and initiation to close‑out, under supervision of a Project Manager.
• Have good working knowledge and experience within the UK planning and building regulations systems.
• Ensure work complies with relevant codes, standards and regulations (i.e., UK Building Regulations, Standards and Healthcare Guidance).
• Participate in QA/QC and technical reviews.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary design teams, clients, and contractors in the UK and Europe.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Architect – ARB.
• Minimum 3‑5 years practical and industry experience in the UK (social infrastructure projects and/or data centre projects).
• Passion for creativity and design.
• Excellent collaboration, self‑organisation and team‑working skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effective facilitation with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
• Knowledge and experience applying relevant codes, standards and regulations in design and planning.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Intermediate level knowledge of design software such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office.
• Understanding of computational and parametric design.
• Graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• Understanding and experience of various building contracts.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and good planning skills.
• 3+ years’ experience working with Data Centre projects is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, 3‑D Studio Max.
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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