Job Description
Do you have what it takes to transform society?
We are looking for a motivated Architect to join Sweco’s Mission Critical team in London, helping design the facilities that support our increasingly digital world.
You’ll work on data centres and other mission critical projects across the EMEA region, collaborating with architects, engineers and clients to develop coordinated, practical and sustainable design solutions.
Whether you already have experience in this sector or are looking to apply your architectural skills to a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
What does the role involve?
You’ll take responsibility for architectural projects and design packages through RIBA Stages 2–5, from concept development through technical design and construction support. Depending on the project, you’ll lead defined packages or contribute as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing architectural designs that balance client requirements, operational needs, buildability and design quality.
- Producing and coordinating Revit models, drawings, schedules and technical information.
- Collaborating with engineers, project managers and clients to resolve design interfaces and deliver coordinated information.
- Supporting site assessments, feasibility studies and test fits.
- Reviewing designs against applicable regulations, local requirements and project standards.
- Reviewing contractor submissions and responding to technical queries during construction.
- Managing your deliverables, communicating progress and identifying issues early.
What do you need to be successful in this role?
You must hold a UK Part 3 qualification as a minimum, alongside experience delivering architectural projects through RIBA Stages 2–5 within a BIM environment.
You’ll also bring:
- Strong Revit skills and experience working in collaborative cloud environments.
- Sound technical design and detailing skills, with an understanding of how buildings are constructed.
- Experience coordinating architectural information with other disciplines.
- A good understanding of building regulations, codes and sustainable design principles.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants and colleagues.
- The ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and deliver accurate information to agreed deadlines.
- Attention to detail, initiative and a practical approach to solving design problems.
Experience in data centres or other mission critical facilities, ARB registration and experience working on European projects would be beneficial, but are not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience in other sectors who are keen to develop their expertise in mission critical design.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll work on technically challenging international projects within an integrated architecture and engineering team, gaining exposure to different clients, design approaches and regional requirements.
We offer an inclusive, collaborative, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to share knowledge, take responsibility and develop their skills. You’ll have opportunities to deepen your technical expertise, build experience in mission critical design and progress your career.
If you’re looking for a role where your architectural skills can help shape essential infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
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Employee Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
- Competitive pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
- Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
- Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
- We plant a tree for all new starters!
About Us
Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.
We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.
Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.
We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?
If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.
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• The position title
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Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.
Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.
We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.
Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2026 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.
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