Architect

The Vacancy

We are looking for an

The Vacancy

We are looking for an Architect to join our team at ECD, an RSK Group company. We are open to this being a full time position. This is an exciting opportunity best suited to a motivated, organised and proactive individual.

ECD are an award-winning engineering consultancy based in the Blackfriars area of London. Our team has grown to around 30 staff and counting. We have positioned ourselves as an industry expert with international reach and are celebrating 25 years of expertise in 2026. We will also consider applications to work out of our Preston office.

Our Architect will report into our Associate or Associate Director and will be capable of developing design proposals to a high standard. They will also deliver the project on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, and develop where required, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design as per the brief in line with agreed timescales.
• Take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development.
• Seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) and an annual Personal Development Plan (PDP) in accordance with the requirements of the RIBA / RIAS.
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with ECD procedures and standards.
• Accurately record time spent on projects and work with Project Director to ensure this remains within agreed budget and timescale
• Assist where required in the coordination of the internal design team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Part 3 qualified architect with experience of working in architectural practice (ideally in UK)
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
• Understanding of the architect's role in the coordination and integration of project information and management
• Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of the design project
• Ability to assist with the management of junior assistants on the team
• Experience in the following: BIM, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

About Us

ECD Architects is an award-winning practice specialising in the design of low-energy, low-environmental-impact buildings, cost-effectively and to the highest quality standards. Established in 1980 as Energy Conscious Design; today, we have offices in London, Glasgow and Preston, employing more than 60 people across the UK.

Our projects range from £1M to £100M and span wide-ranging sectors, including new-build housing, refurbishment and retrofit, commercial and industrial, education and community buildings. We provide a full range of architectural services across RIBA Stages 1-7, including feasibility studies, masterplanning, planning submissions, detailed design, retrofit and Passivhaus consultancy, on-site oversight and post-completion review.

Sustainability is central to everything we do. We maintain a strong team of designers, technicians and specialists with a wide range of experience and knowledge of building modelling, analytical, project management and monitoring programmes, including BIM Managers & Coordinators, Passivhaus Designers and Certifiers, and specialists in EnerPHit and Retrofit Coordinators.

ECD Architects is an equal opportunities employer, offering a supportive working environment and a strong package of employee benefits. We are a friendly, collaborative and values-led practice, committed to acting responsibly, professionally and ethically. We actively support learning and development and promote a healthy work life balance, believing that people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and empowered.

ECD Architects is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?