Newly Qualified Architect | GPAD | London

Are you a newly qualified Architect who enjoys working in a creative, collaborative, and design-led studio environment?

Job Title: Newly Qualified Architect

Reports to: Associate / Senior Architect

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (plus company benefits)

Hours: 40 per week (core hours 10 - 4 pm, option to work from home on Friday)

Location: Old Street, N1 (in office role)

Duration: Permanent, ongoing

Closing Date 12th June 2026

We are seeking talented and motivated newly qualified architects to join our growing team of architects and interior designers. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across a range of projects and stages, supporting the development of design ideas, presentations, drawing packages and coordinated technical information.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, design-focused and proactive, with strong communication skills, attention to detail and an interest in thoughtful, well-resolved architecture and interiors.

GPAD is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we design for. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly encouraging applications from Black, Asian, and Ethnically Diverse people; disabled, deaf, and/or neurodivergent people; and others underrepresented within the architecture profession.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Come and join our friendly, multi-disciplinary studio in central London, working on exciting residential and workplace projects across a range of scales and stages.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong design, visual and technical communication skills across both digital and hand drawing, with clear experience delivering projects across all stages from concept through to completion. They should have experience contributing to early-stage design-led projects (RIBA Stages 0-3), alongside strong technical and construction knowledge at later stages (RIBA Stages 4–5), and experience leading smaller internal teams and assisting the Project Lead with project delivery. The role requires an effective problem-solver with strong collaboration and communication skills who thrives in a dynamic, energetic studio environment.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic and detail-oriented, and who enjoys working within a creative, fast-paced studio environment.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview after the application closing date. Depending on the outcome, a second-stage interview may be required to further assess suitability for the role.

PRACTICE BENEFITS

At GPAD, we are committed to supporting a positive and flexible working culture that encourages professional development, mentorship, collaboration and work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements, including core office hours and Friday working from home, alongside paid study leave for Part 3, weekly CPDs, regular knowledge-sharing sessions and ongoing mentorship from senior team members across the studio.

Additional benefits include TOIL, ARB membership coverage, Cycle to Work scheme, paid eye tests, statutory pension contributions, and Christmas shutdown leave covered by the practice. We also organise regular social and team events, including an annual summer office trip, and provide up to 10 flexible working-from-home days per year that can be used worldwide, subject to working hours alignment.

Additional annual leave is awarded in recognition of length of service, supporting long-term commitment and rewarding continued contribution to the practice.

For more information on the role and how to apply, download the full application pack HERE.

Please send a digital copy of your CV, portfolio and cover letter to: recruitment@gpadlondonltd.com (max 10Mb)

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