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Since 2004 we’ve been finding architecture and design professionals their dream jobs. Same corner of Clerkenwell, slightly bigger office.
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We get new London jobs every day, and not all of them make it onto the website. Many of the studios we work with also take our recommendations even when they're not actively hiring.
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Meet Jimmy and Lucy.
Lucy trained as an architect and worked in practice before she started hiring for it. Jimmy came in for a two-week temp booking in 2006 and never got round to leaving.
- Jimmy Bent Managing Director jimmy.b@bespokecareers.com
- Lucy Cahill Director jimmy.b@bespokecareers.com
Your London team.
Jimmy Bent
Managing Director
Lucy Cahill
Director
Laura Toolan
Senior Associate
Robert Garner
Associate · Architecture
Riddhi Shukla
Senior Consultant · Architecture
Charlotte Orford
Senior Consultant · Interiors
Leoni Calder
Senior Consultant · Business Support
Stewart Kidson
Consultant · Strategic Appointments
Louise Coates
Consultant · Strategic Appointments
Catherine Carpenter
Consultant · Interiors
Craig Murray
Consultant · Architecture
David Onafowokan
Consultant · Architecture
Tahj Phapakdy
Consultant · Architecture
Jack Irlam-Mowbray
Consultant
Amy Threader
Studio Coordinator
Not sure who to ask for? Call the office on +44 (0)207 24 24 909 and you will get the consultant who covers your discipline.
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The numbers don't lie, but they don't tell the full story either. Behind every one of those London placements is a relationship, a consultant who genuinely cared, and a phone call they couldn't wait to make.
What London pays in 2026.
Base salaries for architecture and design roles in London, from our 2026 Salary Guide. Built from 1,890 survey responses, 1,200 placements and 65 recruiters across our offices.
Average base salary for an architect in London, the highest in the UK.
UK practices report demand outpacing supply, so strong candidates hold more than one offer.
Architecture and design firms we have placed into, across every discipline we cover.
Source: Bespoke Careers 2026 Salary Guide and Market Report.
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | £26,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 | |
| Part II (0-2 yrs) | £30,000 | £32,000 | £34,000 | |
| Part II (3-4 yrs) | £32,000 | £35,000 | £38,000 | |
| Architect (0-4 yrs) | £38,000 | £45,000 | £50,000 | |
| Architect (5+ yrs) | £48,000 | £50,000 | £55,000 | |
| Senior Architect | £50,000 | £57,000 | £70,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Interior Designer | £27,000 | £28,000 | £29,000 | |
| Junior Interior Designer | £28,000 | £29,000 | £32,000 | |
| Midweight Interior Designer | £33,000 | £36,000 | £45,000 | |
| Senior Interior Designer | £46,000 | £50,000 | £60,000 | |
| Associate | £60,000 | £65,000 | £75,000 | |
| Design Director | £72,000 | £85,000 | £100,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Urban Designer | £29,000 | £31,000 | £33,000 | |
| Urban Designer | £36,000 | £42,000 | £44,000 | |
| Senior Urban Designer | £48,000 | £55,000 | £65,000 | |
| Urban Design Director | £62,000 | £94,000 | £114,000 | |
| Junior Landscape Architect | £27,000 | £30,000 | £31,000 | |
| Landscape Architect | £36,000 | £38,000 | £44,000 |
See all 8 urban design & landscape roles in the full London guide
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receptionist | £28,800 | £30,000 | £32,000 | |
| Studio Coordinator | £28,800 | £30,000 | £35,000 | |
| Project Administrator | £28,000 | £35,000 | £40,000 | |
| Studio / Office Manager | £40,000 | £45,000 | £50,000 | |
| Practice / Operations Manager | £50,000 | £60,000 | £75,000 | |
| Personal Assistant | £35,000 | £40,000 | £50,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showroom Assistant* | £27,000 | £32,000 | £35,000 | |
| Showroom Manager* | £30,000 | £37,000 | £42,000 | |
| Marketing Coordinator | £32,000 | £36,000 | £40,000 | |
| Marketing Manager | £45,000 | £50,000 | £60,000 | |
| Sales Support | £25,000 | £32,000 | £38,000 | |
| Procurement Coordinator | £28,000 | £34,000 | £45,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIM Modeller | £32,000 | £34,000 | £36,000 | |
| BIM Technician | £37,000 | £45,000 | £50,000 | |
| BIM Coordinator | £38,000 | £47,000 | £57,000 | |
| BIM Architect / Lead | £47,000 | £54,000 | £62,000 | |
| BIM Manager | £65,000 | £70,000 | £75,000 | |
| CAD / BIM / IT Manager | £55,000 | £68,000 | £90,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Bids / Proposals | £65,000 | £80,000 | £100,000 | |
| Head of Commercial | £100,000 | £120,000 | £140,000 | |
| Head of Communications / Marketing | £75,000 | £85,000 | £100,000 | |
| Finance Director | £75,000 | £85,000 | £120,000 | |
| Head of HR | £70,000 | £80,000 | £90,000 | |
| Head of IT | £70,000 | £80,000 | £90,000 |
See all 9 business support strategic roles in the full London guide
Annual base salaries. Updated 1 July 2026.
Life at Bespoke London.
Two decades of client parties, panel talks, portfolio surgeries and an ice cream van on Clerkenwell Green.
Client parties
Mortimer House
The London studios we work with, out of the office and in one room.
Clerkenwell Design Week
On our doorstep
We bring the ice cream van out for the week the whole industry walks past our door.
Any excuse
On the Thames
Awards nights
The AJ100
The night the practices we work with find out where they placed, and we are in the room.
Backing the next generation
London
Panel talks, portfolio surgeries and workshops with emerging architects and graduates.
Black Females in Architecture
London
FAQs
The questions we get asked most, by the people hiring and the people looking.
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Which roles do you recruit for in London?
Architecture, interior design, landscape and urban design, architectural and interior products, strategic appointments and business support, at every level from Part 1 assistants to practice directors, across permanent, contract and temp-to-perm.
How much do architects and designers earn in London?
It varies by discipline, level and practice size. Our 2026 London Salary Guide publishes real ranges for every role, alongside a benefits benchmark that studios use to shape packages.
How do your fees work?
There are three ways to hire. Permanent recruitment is success-only. You only pay when we find you your dream hire, and our terms are sent as soon as you brief us. Contract runs on hourly rates agreed upfront, with payroll and compliance through us. Strategic search is retained and paid in three instalments, across engagement, shortlist and appointment.
Do you place contract as well as permanent staff?
Yes. We have filled 1,664 contract roles for studios hiring against a deadline, alongside permanent and temp-to-perm placements. Contractors are referenced and skills-assessed before we put them forward, and a Monday call with a Thursday start is normal.
How do I register as a candidate?
Send your CV and portfolio, apply through any London job listing, drop them into the form further up this page, or email london@bespokecareers.com. Everything you share stays confidential, and your current employer never hears from us.
How do I brief you on a vacancy?
Use the brief form on this page, Submit a Vacancy, or call the London office on +44 (0)207 24 24 909 and you will speak to the consultant who covers your discipline.
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