Work with us

Life in our studios

It’s our people and our values that are at the core of our practice. As a team of friendly and sociable creatives, everyone brings something unique to our culture. The practice offers much to it’s valued staff including academic fee payments, a superb CPD and lunch & learn calendar, enhanced benefits, healthcare, professional memberships and more.

Our (unrivalled) Christmas parties, extended Christmas break, and summer Away Days are an intrinsic part of our year. Monthly breakfast mornings allow us to showcase our work, share our personal achievements, or get us out into our cities for project tours or gallery visits – all with breakfast of course!

Our offices are all situated in the heart of each cities’ vibrant social scenes.

Click here to find out more about practice culture.

Current Vacancies

All of our positions across our studios are currently filled.

However, we’re always happy to hear from talented individuals who are interested in joining the practice in the future. If you’d like to be considered for any upcoming opportunities, you can send your CV and portfolio speculatively via the apply button below.

Please note that, due to the volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to acknowledge or provide feedback on speculative submissions — but we do review all materials received and will be in touch if a suitable opportunity arises.

All of our advertised positions require an ability to work independently with a good attitude, excellent communication skills and great commitment.

For any of our advertised, please visit our applications page and upload your cover letter, CV and portfolio via the Apply button below.

Don’t forget to specify which role you are applying for in your cover letter.

We are an equal opportunities employer; committed to diversity and inclusion for all.

All candidates MUST be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work permanently in the UK.

If you do not currently have the right to work in the UK, unfortunately we cannot process your application.

Strictly no agencies

Work Experience

Associated Architects are able to offer a small number of work experience placements each year to post-GCSE pupils and undergraduate architecture students.

Post-GCSE pupils (Year 11, 12, or 13): We offer a one-week programme in June in our Birmingham office. The week will involve a series of workshops and activities to introduce you to architecture.

2025 Applications are now closed.

2026: Exact programme dates will be confirmed in early 2026.

Applications will open in February and close in March.

Sign up to be notified when applications open here.

If you have any questions please contact:
workplacement@associated-architects.co.uk.

University students: We work with a number of Schools of Architecture to accommodate short placements (1-2 weeks).

Please contact your university or email workplacement@associated-architects.co.uk