Verified Transatlantic Corridor:
United States | United Kingdom
OP
OppaJob US & UK Career Gateway
🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Recently Qualified Part 3 Architect or Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Salary Range
£32,818 - £38,291
£2,735 - £3,191 / mo

Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report

OP-VERIF-962E47AE ✓ Passed Inspection

This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.

✓
Corporate Registration Verified UK Companies House registration standing active
✓
Prevailing Wage Benchmark UK National Minimum Wage & Equality Act 2010 aligned
✓
Zero-Intermediary Direct Pipeline Direct candidate ATS submission. 100% free with zero recruitment charges.
✓
Corridor Right-to-Work Match UK Work Eligibility

Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark

Verified Analytics
Location Base
Edinburgh, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
Single tax filer baseline
Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
Direct corporate benchmark
💰 Transatlantic Compensation Calculator

Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay

Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.

Open Calculator →
Partner Career Resources • Adsterra Native Ad
Sponsored

Position Overview & Specifications

Vacancy type
Current vacancies

Profession
Architecture

Location
Edinburgh

Description
BDP Pattern is the sports and entertainment division of BDP, a global architecture and engineering practice with a network of studios across the UK, MENA, Asia, North America and Latin America.
Specialising in stadium and arena design, BDP Pattern creates iconic venues around the world. BDP Pattern is currently delivering Everton Football Club’s new stadium in Liverpool and is looking to grow our team for future projects.
We are looking for a recently qualified Part 3 or Part 2 with experience to join the Edinburgh studio’s design team and to work across all live projects, particularly on key packages such as the façade, roof and seating bowl.
Experience

  • RIBA part 2 or 3, or equivalent qualification
  • a willingness to learn
  • a knowledge of Revit on live projects is essential
  • previous experience on large-scale complex projects from RIBA stage 0-4 is beneficial
  • Freehand drawing/sketching.

The right candidate will have a portfolio which demonstrates independent thinking, creativity and a broad range of technical skills. The candidate will have excellent spoken and written English for client-facing workshops and presentations and be prepared for travel within the UK and internationally.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a globally respected architectural practice working across high-profile projects globally. There is room to grow and develop with support in place to succeed and rise through the practice.
About us
BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, engineers and designers working together to create outstanding ‘places for people’. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India, Singapore, US and Canada. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1000 awards for design quality.
BDP offers
In return, BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of BDP’s skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package which includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a great working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement.
To apply
To apply for this role please click on the apply button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form, please ensure that you attach a copy of your CV, cover letter and portfolio (under 10Mb) of work demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the position. Please include an indication of your salary expectations and any notice period in your cover note.
Website: www.bdp.com
Due to the high volume of applications expected for these roles, we anticipate that our usual response time for processing applications may be delayed during this recruitment campaign. Please note that we may be unable to provide specific feedback for unsuccessful candidates who have not been selected for interview.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.
No agencies or third party applications will be accepted.
Full time, permanent contract

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Recently Qualified Part 3 Architect or Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant roles across BDP UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,818 - £38,291 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

📢
Notice a listing inaccuracy or expired link? Help maintain OppaJob's database integrity by reporting discrepancies directly to our desk.
International Career Advisory • Verified Partner Network
Sponsored

Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)

Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.

View All UK Jobs →
Kensington Capital & Analytics £75,000 - £95,000

Principal Data Analytics Specialist

📍 London, England
✓ UK Right to Work / Skilled Worker Eligible View Role →
NHS Greater Manchester Health Trust £43,742 - £50,056

Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer

📍 Manchester, England
✓ HCPC Registration Required View Role →
Caledonia Cloud Infrastructure £70,000 - £88,000

Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)

📍 Edinburgh, Scotland
✓ Skilled Worker Visa Sponsor View Role →
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust £93,666 - £126,281

Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)

📍 Birmingham, England
✓ GMC Specialist Register Required View Role →
Thames Corporate Assurance Ltd £95,000 - £125,000

Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture

📍 London, England
✓ UK Right to Work / Tier 2 Licensed View Role →
Biobag Salary Disclosed on Application

Retail Sales Manager - UK & Europe

📍 London
✓ UK Work Eligibility View Role →
Hiring Organization
BDP UK

Apply for this Position

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Eligibility: UK Work Eligibility
Schedule: Company - Private
Apply for this Position
Free Direct Submission · Zero Applicant Fees
Or Apply on Employer Official Portal ↗
Employment Guide (UK)
Direct corporate application with zero applicant fees.
Get UK Job Alerts

Receive high-paying Architectural & Engineering Services openings directly to your inbox.