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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Senior Designer/Architect

Salary Range
£68,421 - £70,000
£5,702 - £5,833 / mo
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London, England
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

We are seeking highly skilled and design-focused senior architects to join our dynamic team of architects, urban designers, engineers, and sustainability experts on high-profile projects that shape cities and communities worldwide. Responsibilities include problem-solving complexity, strong leadership, mentoring, active participation in group discussions, and contributing to the overall design process. We are looking for someone who:
  • Actively leads projects with periodic supervision from Project Leadership.
  • Demonstrates initiative, innovation, problem-solving, and strong decision-making skills.
  • Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to advance the design of project components.
  • Produces, coordinates, and oversees delivery of presentation and contract materials (e.g., diagrams, 3D models, renderings).
  • Communicates effectively within project teams, consultants, and clients.
  • Collaborates actively,
  • Inspires and leads by example, participating in staff mentoring and training.

Experience and Qualifications:
  • Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
  • 6-12 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Professional licensure process is nearing completion; LEED accreditation preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Rhino is required, ability in Revit, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite preferred.
SOM offers opportunities to work on transformational projects, competitive salaries, health insurance, wellness, retirement and financial and other work/life plans. At SOM, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We believe an inclusive environment benefits our employees, our firm, and our community, while also enriching and challenging our own thinking about design. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline: www.som.com/employment_opportunities_and_policy For more about SOM: www.som.com Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Designer/Architect roles across Skidmore, Owings & Merrill's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £68,421 - £70,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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