POD Architects is an award-winning practice with a focus on residential mixed-use projects and the retail/hospitality sector.

The social responsibility of POD Architects is in believing that architecture can create better places, that architecture can affect society, and that it can have a vital role in making places civilised by making a community more liveable.

Many of the project’s POD are involved in feature strategically important sites and we treat the design of each as a collaborative effort working with clients, local authorities with many in-house design reviews.

We strive to create a working environment that is both collaborative and enriching.

POD Architects is looking for a technically focussed Architect to join our growing team in London.
The role will involve working on a variety of projects, from design development and planning packages through to technical information.
We are seeking an Architect to work closely with the directors to:
  • Deliver high-quality design
  • Coordinate with design teams
  • Promote the values and reputation of the practice
You will:
  • Support a team of Architects and Architectural assistants
  • Contribute to the delivery of high-quality design projects
  • Play a role in shaping the creative direction of the practice
  • Help your team meeting project milestones and goals
Skills and experience:
  • Qualified architect with a minimum of four years’ professional experience across all RIBA stages
  • Experience in residential design and delivery
  • Confident working with wider consultant teams
  • Organised, proactive, and confident communicator
  • Proficient in Revit, with practical project experience
  • Competent in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop and InDesign)
  • Excellent written and spoken English
Benefits and culture (following completion of probation period):
  • Flexible working hours
  • Emphasis on work-life balance, including site visits and precedent study trips
  • Annual summer trip
  • Annual Christmas party
  • Regular team social events throughout the year
  • RIBA pension scheme
  • Opportunities for career development and progression
  • Early finish on Fridays
How to apply:
Please submit your CV, portfolio and a short introduction including answers to the following:
  1. Years of experience working in Architecture
  2. Years of experience using Revit in practice
  3. Qualifications
  4. Salary expectations
  5. Availability

Please submit applications to recruitment@pod-architects.com

POD Architects is looking for Part 1 and Part 2 architectural assistants to join its growing team in London.

The role will work on a wide variety of projects ranging from design development to planning packages to tender information. POD Architects have a predominant focus in the residential mixed-use sector with schemes ranging in size from 150-400 units along with some one-off houses.

Many of the projects are located on strategically significant sites. We approach each project as a collaborate effort, working closely with clients and local authorities, and regularly conducting in-house design reviews.

We strive to create a collaborative and enriching working environment.

We are seeking architectural assistants to assist the directors to:

  • deliver high-quality design
  • assist in coordinating design staff
  • promote the values and reputation of the practice

You will:

  • assist the team within the office comprising of architects and architectural assistants
  • assist in the delivery of projects
  • contribute to the creative direction of the office
  • support your team to achieve project goals

Skills and experience for Part 1: 

  • Part 1 assistant with Revit experience
  • ability to work well in a team
  • confident, organised and proactive
  • ability to use Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office and Adobe software, including Photoshop and InDesign
  • excellent written and verbal English

Skills and experience for Part 2: 

  • Part 2 assistant with at least two years’ working experience
    experience working on residential projects
  • confident, organised and proactive
  • competent with working experience using Revit software
  • ability to use Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office and Adobe software, including Photoshop and InDesign
  • excellent written and verbal English
How to apply:
Please submit your CV, portfolio and a short introduction including answers to the following:
  1. Years of experience working in Architecture
  2. Years of experience using Revit in practice
  3. Qualifications
  4. Salary expectations
  5. Availability

Please submit applications to recruitment@pod-architects.com

POD are an equal opportunities employer who welcomes a range of talented and enthusiastic architects into our team based in central London.

While our dress code is casual, we push for perfection ­maintaining our ‘large International practice principles with small practice personality’. We’re a tight-knit team continuing to grow – if you’re interested in applying for the vacancies available, please send your CV, portfolio and an introduction about yourself to our Studio Manager: Laura Pargeter

recruitment@pod-architects.com