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Saunders is a well-established and busy architectural practice with offices in London and Welwyn Garden City. Offices are centrally located, close to mainline railway stations, with our head office in Welwyn Garden City just 22 to 29 minutes by train from London Kings Cross. We have an expanding workload with an impressive blue-chip client portfolio and are regularly recruiting. As a leading architectural practice, Saunders offers the opportunity to build an excellent career and play a key role in the design and delivery of exciting projects.

Benefits at a Glance

Salary & Bonuses

Competitive salaries, Christmas bonus, paid overtime, annual salary reviews, support with financial needs (interest-free loans, subject to agreement).

Pension & Insurance

Pension contributions, private medical insurance for staff and their families.

Professional Development

Mentoring framework, CPD seminars, internal BIM/Revit training, CIAT/ARB/RIBA fee sponsorship, career progression from within.

Working Flexibility

Hybrid working considered, flexible start/finish times, compressed hours, part-time options, family-friendly arrangements, subject to agreement.

Work Environment

Open-plan office with air conditioning, breakout spaces, staff kitchen/TV, safe cycle/walk to work locally, quiet green spaces nearby.

Social & Wellbeing

Staff social events (Christmas & summer parties, Beer Fridays, team lunches), health & wellbeing programme, Benefits Hub (discounts on products & services), strong team culture.

Location & Travel

Easy commuting by train, car, cycling, or walking; free parking; close to shops, restaurants, green spaces, and excellent schools.

Supportive Culture

Flexibility for personal life (school plays, deliveries, emergencies, etc.), high staff retention, inclusive and collaborative environment.

Current Vacancies

Graduate Architectural Technologists – Welwyn

  • - Opportunities in care, education, residential (including high-rise), retail, and mixed-use projects.
  • - Focus on RIBA stages 4–6, with potential planning project involvement.
  • - Competence in Revit and AutoCAD required, plus strong skills in producing high-quality rendered visualisations.

Senior Architectural Technologist / Architects – Welwyn

- Minimum 6 years’ UK project experience.

- Work across residential, education, senior living, commercial, retail, and mixed-use schemes.

- RIBA Workstages 4–6 experience required.

Architectural Technologist / Architects – Welwyn

- Minimum 3 years’ UK project experience.

- Work across residential, education, senior living, commercial, retail, and mixed-use schemes.

- RIBA Workstages 4–6 experience required.

Post RIBA Part 1 Part 2 Architectural Assistants – Welwyn

- Part I year-out placement and permanent positions for Part II students.

- Work on commercial, residential, retail, education, and mixed-use projects across all stages from inception to completion.

Architectural Assistant / Architect – Welwyn

- For creative thinkers with 3+ years’ experience, strong presentation and organisational skills, adaptability, and drive.

- Work on education, leisure, residential and civic projects.

Recruitment Contact

Email your CV, recent work samples, and salary expectations to:

Alison Hodder, HR Manager – employment@saundersarchitects.com

Saunders is an equal opportunities employer.

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