Façade Architect (Stadium)

About the practice

A leading international architecture and design practice with a well-established London studio. The Sports + Entertainment team is expanding and has already started work on new projects, so an early start is preferred.

The role

You will join an established sports architecture and design team, developing, optimising and documenting façade and envelope packages for RIBA Stages 3 and 4. You will work closely with architects, engineers and visualisation specialists so that stadium designs are aesthetically compelling, structurally efficient and operationally functional, while meeting international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive work packages for building envelopes, including façade systems, canopy interfaces, podium screens and integrated building lighting/media.
• Produce detailed construction documentation, specifications, tender drawings and interface details in BIM/Revit.
• Coordinate complex geometry using parametric tools (Grasshopper, Dynamo) to optimise panelisation, material use and fabrication workflow.
• Resolve interface geometry between primary structural frames (e.g. roof trusses, long-span steelwork) and secondary façade support structures.
• Collaborate with structural and façade engineers, MEP consultants, lighting designers and wind/microclimate specialists.
• Manage interfaces with specialist contractors, fabricators and suppliers through design development and procurement.
• Take part in design reviews, value engineering exercises and technical workshops with clients and venue operators.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Approximately 5 to 8+ years of architectural experience on large-scale public assembly buildings, sports venues or complex transport hubs.
• Essential: experience in façade modelling, detailing and package documentation, including façade and envelope packages for RIBA Stages 3 and 4.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with a focus on clear technical documentation.
• Revit and Rhino required.

Benefits

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the studio, 2 days from home
• Private medical insurance (opt-in, taxable benefit)
• Enhanced employer pension contribution (5% employer / 5% employee)
• 25 to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Enhanced paternity leave and pay
• Opportunities to work in or transfer to the practice's international offices
• Internal professional development programme, mentoring, and access to industry events

The sports team at this practice is growing. If this role isn't exactly right for you but you have a background in sports architecture, stadium or arena design, or large-scale venue projects, please apply anyway.