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About the Role
Smith Scott Mullan are seeking a talented and motivated Architect to join our team. Applicants should have a minimum of five years post Part 3 experience in architectural practice and an interest in residential design, existing buildings and/or urban design.
About Us
Smith Scott Mullan is an established award-winning and employee-owned architectural practice based in the centre of Edinburgh.
We believe that great architecture improves lives. It sits at the heart of everything we do and is borne out in every project we undertake. But great design is about more than creativity, it is sustainable, collaborative and pragmatic. Every day we blend our design expertise, technical excellence and innovation to make a positive impact on communities, now and into the future.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a talented and motivated Architect to join our team. Applicants should have a minimum of five years’ post Part 3 experience in architectural practice and a keen interest in residential design, existing buildings, and/or urban design.
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The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting projects across the residential, master planning, civic, and conservation sectors, contributing to all stages of project development within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Required Skills And Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ post Part 3 experience working in practice.
- Experience in residential design, existing buildings, urban design and sustainable design practices is beneficial.
- Familiarity with Passive House design, PHPP, and Revit is beneficial.
- Strong attention to detail, multi-tasking ability, and flexibility.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and collaborative attitude.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to be part of an employee-owned practice built on collaboration and shared success.
- A competitive salary, life insurance policy, company pension contributions.
- Hybrid and flexible working, enhanced leave with longer service.
- Access to employee assistance programme and wellbeing resources.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunities to grow and progress within a supportive team.
- An inclusive, people-centred work environment in our stunning west-end studio.
- An opportunity to design buildings to nurture wellbeing and safeguard environment through energy efficiency, sustainable materials and modern methods of construction.


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Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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If you have the skills to be part of our professional, friendly studio, please apply with CV and examples of your work to:
Email: mail@smith-scott-mullan.co.uk
Visit Our Website: www.smith-scott-mullan.co.uk
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