Location: Paris

Full-time – on-site

R Architect – 2 to 10 years of experience

Updated: July 2026

RSHP is an international architectural firm behind some of the world's most iconic buildings. Some of our achievements include the Centre Pompidou, the headquarters of Lloyd's of London, The Macallan distillery in the Speyside Valley, as well as The Leadenhall Building, which houses our London office.

We are currently working on large-scale projects around the world, including in the areas of transport, culture, health, offices and joint programmes. In France, our agency works on projects of various types and scales, from urban planning to renovation, including public facilities, cultural projects and mixed operations.

The agency's culture is based on knowledge sharing, open exchanges and teamwork. RSHP brings together more than 160 employees around the world, working on projects in fifteen countries.

We are looking for one or more qualified architects with 2 to 10 years of professional experience to join our Parisian team and contribute to our projects in France and French-speaking countries.

The position

Depending on your experience, your skills and the needs of the projects, you will be able to intervene at different phases, from the first design studies to the monitoring of the site and the acceptance of the works.

You will work in multidisciplinary teams, in collaboration with RSHP architects, design offices, consultants, project owners and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

As part of this role, you will be required to:

• participate in the architectural and technical development of projects;

• contribute to the design, production and coordination of graphic and written materials;

• understand and coordinate the various architectural, technical and regulatory aspects of a project;

• participate in discussions with project owners, project management teams, consultants and companies;

• Contribute to the development of architectural details, the choice of materials and the overall quality of the design;

• ensure compliance with project objectives, deadlines and the Agency's internal procedures;

• participate, depending on your level of experience, in the organization of the team's work and in the support of less experienced employees;

• represent RSHP in a professional manner with the various project stakeholders.

Skills and qualities sought

The profile sought must:
 

• be a qualified architect and have 2 to 10 years of professional experience;

• master French at a professional level, both written and oral;

• have a good knowledge of the French regulatory and construction context;

• have a good understanding of the different phases of an architectural project, from design to completion;

• demonstrate a real architectural sensitivity, as well as a particular attention to detail, materials and quality of construction;

• have good written, oral and visual communication skills;

• know how to work both independently and within a team;

• Demonstrate organisation, initiative and rigor;

• know how to manage priorities and meet deadlines;

• Adopt a positive, collaborative and professional attitude.

• be authorised to work in France;

• have a good command of English.

Experience with Revit is desired. Proficiency in hand drawing as well as knowledge of Rhino, MicroStation or other modeling and representation tools are assets.

Depending on the candidate's level of experience, experience in project coordination, in the construction phase, on MOP law projects, public buildings, complex projects or renovation operations will also be appreciated.

Conditions

Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Remuneration: according to profile and experience

Benefits: Profit-sharing programme, subject to applicable terms and conditions

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV and portfolio to recrutementfrance@rshp.com, indicating "Architect – Paris" in the subject line of your email.

This description presents the main activities of the position, without being an exhaustive list. Depending on the needs of the agency and the projects, other missions may be entrusted to the incumbent. The job description may evolve and will be reviewed regularly. Any significant changes will be discussed with the person concerned.

RSHP has an equal employment opportunity policy.

No recruitment agencies, thank you

RSHP is an international architectural practice who has designed some of world’s most iconic buildings. Our portfolio of projects ranges from the renowned Lloyd’s of London building, a new distillery and visitor centre for The Macallan in Speyside, to The Leadenhall Building, an office tower which is home to the practice’s studio.

The culture in the practice is one of sharing knowledge and coming together for discussion and teamwork. We have over 160 exceptional people from all over the world in our offices in London, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Paris who are working on high-profile projects in over 15 countries.

We are looking for a Facilities/Practice Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth logistical operation of the London practice, with particular focus on maintenance of the fabric and plant, liaising with contractors and the coordination of the Front-of-House and kitchen.

Duties will include:

Health and Safety

Support a Senior Director in ensuring the practice remains compliant with all relevant health and safety legislation and legal obligations, including coordinating six-monthly Health & Safety meetings. The role will involve reviewing and approving RAMS, raising permits, and working closely with the building management team to ensure appropriate procedures are followed.

You will also ensure that health and safety risk assessments and policies are kept up to date, coordinate evacuation procedures and liaise with building management on fire safety matters. As a member of the Business Continuity Team, you will carry out agreed actions to help support the continued operation of the business. In addition, you will provide the RSHP Paris Managing Director with advice and guidance on risk assessments and wider health and safety matters.

Facilities

Coordinate the annual Planned Preventative Maintenance programme and respond to any ad hoc maintenance issues as they arise, helping to ensure the studio remains safe, comfortable and well maintained. You will review service contracts alongside the Head of IT and act as the main point of contact with building management, including raising customer service requests, arranging permits and booking the loading bay when required.

The role will also oversee the ordering of furniture, fixtures and equipment, coordinate the day-to-day movement of equipment and furniture, and ensure the storeroom is kept tidy and well organised.

You will manage the studio’s cleaning and waste management arrangements, support wider environmental initiatives, and make occasional visits to RSHP’s weekend rental property to ensure it remains in good working order.

Office Coordination

Ensure the office environment and on-site storage areas are consistently well maintained, presentable and operating to a high standard. You will oversee the smooth running of reception, providing cover during periods of absence where required, and ensure appropriate cover and handover arrangements are in place before any planned absence.
The role will also support the implementation of practical sustainability initiatives across the office, including reviewing monthly waste and recycling data and identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency. You will work closely with HR to coordinate internal and external social activities and events, and with the Head of Finance to manage budgets, oversee purchasing, raise purchase orders and process invoices for payment. 
You will also ensure office contacts, filing systems, service contracts and associated records are kept accurate and up to date, supporting the effective day-to-day organisation and administration of the office. 

Skills and Qualities

As the face of the company the ideal candidate will have a professional appearance and attitude. The successful candidate should:

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Have good organisational skills and be able to efficiently multi-task
• Be able to prioritise own workload and complete tasks in a timely manner/meet deadlines
• Can work independently and in a team
• Have a confident, friendly, approachable and professional manner
• Be able to stay calm in all situations
• A proactive and innovative approach
• A full clean UK driving license would be preferable
• Fire Marshal & First Aider essential
• IOSH managing safely experience
• Experience working within a building / facilities department essential

Hours: 09:00 – 17:30 Monday to Friday (on site)


Salary: competitive according to experience

Benefits: RSHP offers a great benefits package including health care, profit share, a generous holiday allowance and a company weekend retreat available to all staff.

Application deadline: Sunday 25 October 2026

If you think this role is for you, please apply with “Facilities Coordinator” in the Subject Line, sending a cover letter and your CV to HR@rshp.com

This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. This job description will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.

RSHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer

RSHP offers year out placements for students who have finished their third year at university. The students are assigned individual mentors and have the chance to work in various areas within the office.

The first three weeks in the office include a training period in the Digital Resources team and induction to the procedures of the office. Students then start working with one of the architectural teams. Throughout the year, students learn about the various functions of the office. Applicants for year out placements should send a CV and some work samples showing a range of skills and abilities from freehand sketching to computer work. All applications should contain some material from the final degree project.

To apply for 2026, please submit your application after 1st March 2026. We regret that we cannot accept any applications submitted before this date.

We prefer to receive CVs, portfolios and job applications through the post.

Please address hard copy applications to:

The Recruitment Team
RSHP
The Leadenhall Building
122 Leadenhall Street
London
EC3V 4AB

However, if you wish to send CVs, portfolios and job applications to us digitally, please use the following address:

Recruitment@rshp.com

Note, please be sure to adhere to one format – either hard copy or digital - and not send a combination of physical and digital material.

RSHP offers summer placement positions for the academic vacation period between June and September. They are for students studying architecture who are between 4th and 5th year at university.

Applicants for summer placements should send a CV and some work samples showing a range of skills and abilities from freehand sketching to computer work. All applications should contain some material from the final degree project and 4th year.

To apply for 2026, please submit your application after 1st May 2026. We regret that we cannot accept any applications submitted before this date.

We prefer to receive CVs, portfolios and job applications through the post.

Please address all posted hard copy applications to:

The Recruitment Team
RSHP
The Leadenhall Building
122 Leadenhall Street
London
EC3V 4AB

However, if you wish to send CVs, portfolios and job applications to us digitally, please use the following address:

Recruitment@rshp.com

Note, please be sure to adhere to one format – either hard copy or digital - and not send a combination of physical and digital material.

Our work experience programme runs during July and August. Students aged 14-18 years can apply to spend a week with the practice where they will be given a specific brief to work to and gain an understanding of the various stages of the design process. The final product is a model and coloured sketches.

All our places for 2026 have now been filled. 

RSHP offers a competitive array of benefits within the architecture sector. Note, some benefits are dependent on location and length of service before staff are eligible.

Financial

Group Income Protection Scheme

This is an exceptional benefit. Paying out 80% of salary to the employee should they become sick long term. Only 8% of UK employers currently provide this and it is typically expected when applying for a mortgage or other large loan.

Group Life Assurance

This death-in-service insurance policy pays out three times an employee's annual salary in a tax-free lump sum. This is typically the type of policy that individuals would be expected to pay themselves when applying for a mortgage or other large loan.

Profit Share

After one and a half years with the practice, employees are eligible for a generous profit share in the financial successes of RSHP.

Maternity and Paternity Leave

RSHP provides eligible employees with enhanced maternity and paternity leave that is in addition to statutory maternity / paternity leave.

Company Pension Scheme

RSHP provides a workplace pension where staff's regular contributions are supplemented by contributions by the company.

Charitable Distribution

A percentage of all profits are donated to charity every year. Each partner and employee direct their share of the charitable distribution to a charity of their own choice. Over the years, substantial sums of money have been paid to charitable causes.

Interest-free Travel Loan

We offer an interest-free annual season ticket loan to cover the cost of public travel between home and the workplace.

Health and Wellbeing

Private Health Insurance

Health insurance gives staff access to private healthcare in the UK and helps cover the cost. This can be anything from private GP appointments to cancer treatment.

BUPA Health check

Considered as a ‘Health MOT,’ this thorough health check would cost an individual anything up to £500, but the practice pays for this for all UK staff once a year.

24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing

Care First, is RSHP's 24/7 online GP and mental health support service, which also offers expert advice on a range of health-related topics.

RSHP Mental Health First Aiders

Staff members who have been trained to recognise signs and symptoms of mental illness and guide colleagues to support.

Gym Membership

RSHP subsidises 50% towards any membership at Virgin gyms for any eligible member of staff.

Cycle to Work

Through Cyclescheme, RSHP employees can get a bike (pedal or electric), bike components, equipment, clothing, helmets and more, tax-free.

Massages

A massage therapist visits the office twice a month to give 15-minute chair massages.

Social

Office Trips

RSHP offers group staff trips to our built projects around the world, and a chance to spend time with colleagues in a relaxed setting. Recent trips include an excursion to Vilnius, Lithuania visiting the Sąvaržėlė Business Centre and sightseeing.

Weekend House

RSHP bought and restored the Berthold Lubetkin-designed ‘dacha’ or holiday home ‘Holly Frindle’ near Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire, and now all employees can book the home and grounds for the weekend to relax and unwind.

Monthly Lunch

Once a month, employees can enjoy a free delicious lunch in the RSHP kitchen, prepared by a local caterer.

Thirsty Thursdays

A relaxed setting in which project architects talk about their projects, external speakers give inspiring talks, and staff use the PechaKucha format to talk about their interests outside work. This is in addition to our CPD (Continuous Professional Development) programme which covers a broad range of formal and informal talks throughout the year.

Annual Summer Softball Match

Every summer current RSHP staff and ex-colleagues play a friendly match of softball followed by a barbecue in Regent's Park.

Softball, Football and Netball teams

RSHP has mixed teams who play against other architectural practices.

Charity Events

Raising money for charity is part of the practice's DNA and staff have raised money for charity through bike rides, bake-offs, and abseiling.

RSHP Recruitment Privacy Notice

Data controller: RSHP Architects Ltd, including the RSHP Group (RSHP)
The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall St, London, EC3V 4AB

RSHP is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses personal data and to meeting its data protection obligations. This Recruitment Privacy Notice explains how RSHP collects, uses and protects personal data relating to job applicants and prospective candidates during the recruitment process.

This notice applies to individuals who apply for roles with RSHP, whether directly, through our website, by email, via a recruitment agency, or by any other recruitment channel. It does not form part of any contract of employment or other contract for services.

What information does RSHP collect?
Personal data means information relating to an identifiable individual.

Certain types of personal data require additional protection, including information relating to health, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and criminal convictions.

RSHP may collect, store and use the following categories of personal data about applicants:

• your name, address and contact details, including email address and telephone number;
• your curriculum vitae, portfolio, covering letter and application form;
• details of your qualifications, skills, experience, training and employment history;
• information about your current role, salary, benefits and professional memberships, where provided;
• information about your right to work, nationality, immigration status and entitlement to work in the UK;
• interview notes, assessment outcomes, test results and other information generated during the recruitment and selection process;
• correspondence with you about your application;
• references from former employers or other referees nominated by you;
• information provided by recruitment agencies or other intermediaries acting on your behalf;
• information relating to your visits to our offices or participation in interviews or assessment activities, including CCTV images where applicable; and
• technical information where you apply or interact with us online, such as information collected through our recruitment platform or website.

RSHP may also collect, store and use the following special category personal data where relevant and lawful to do so:

• information about your health, including any disability or medical condition, where this is necessary to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process;
• equal opportunities monitoring information, including information about ethnic origin, sexual orientation, health and religion or belief, where you choose to provide it; and
• information about criminal convictions, where this is appropriate for the role and legally permitted.

How is your information collected?
RSHP may collect personal data about you in a variety of ways. For example, data may be collected:

• directly from you through application forms, CVs, portfolios, covering letters and correspondence;
• through interviews, meetings and other recruitment activities;
• from recruitment agencies acting on your behalf;
• from referees, former employers or other third parties providing references or background information;
• from identity and right to work documents such as passports or visas;
• from publicly available professional sources, such as LinkedIn or professional registration bodies, where relevant to assessing your suitability for a role; and
• through our website, recruitment systems and IT systems where you apply or correspond with us electronically.

Why does RSHP process personal data?
RSHP processes personal data for the purposes of managing and administering its recruitment processes, assessing suitability for employment or engagement, and taking steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.

In particular, RSHP may process your personal data in order to:

• receive and review your application;
• assess your skills, qualifications, experience and suitability for a role;
• communicate with you about your application and the recruitment process;
• arrange and conduct interviews, assessments and selection exercises;
• verify the information you have provided, including qualifications, experience and references;
• confirm your identity and your right to work in the UK;
• make decisions about recruitment and selection;
• maintain records relating to recruitment processes;
• consider whether reasonable adjustments are required for any part of the recruitment process;
• monitor equality of opportunity and diversity, where permitted by law and where relevant information is provided;
• comply with legal and regulatory obligations; and
• respond to and defend against legal claims.

RSHP processes personal data on one or more of the following grounds:

• taking steps at your request prior to entering into a contract;
• compliance with legal obligations;
• RSHP’s legitimate interests in operating an effective recruitment process, selecting suitable candidates and managing its business; and
• your consent, where this is required by law.

Where special category personal data is processed, RSHP will only do so where it is lawful and necessary, for example:

• to enable RSHP to make reasonable adjustments and meet obligations in relation to applicants with disabilities;
• for equal opportunities monitoring; or
• where you have given explicit consent, if consent is the appropriate legal basis.

Where information about criminal convictions is processed, this will only be done where legally permitted and where it is relevant and proportionate to the role.

If you do not provide personal data
You are under no statutory or contractual obligation to provide personal data during the recruitment process. However, if you do not provide information that is necessary for RSHP to consider your application or comply with legal obligations, RSHP may be unable to process your application fully or progress it further. For example, RSHP may be unable to proceed if you do not provide evidence of your identity, qualifications or right to work where required.

Who has access to data?
Your information may be shared internally for the purposes of the recruitment process, including with members of the HR team, hiring managers, relevant directors, interviewers, and IT staff where access is necessary for the performance of their roles.

RSHP may share your personal data with third parties where necessary, including:

• recruitment agencies;
• providers of recruitment platforms or applicant tracking systems;
• referees and former employers for the purpose of obtaining references;
• background screening providers, where applicable and legally permitted;
• professional advisers, auditors or insurers where necessary;
• government authorities, regulators or law enforcement bodies where required by law; and
• other group entities where necessary for administrative or operational purposes.

Where RSHP engages third parties to process personal data on its behalf, those third parties are required to process personal data only on RSHP’s instructions, handle it securely, and comply with applicable data protection and confidentiality obligations.

Where relevant to the recruitment process, personal data may be accessed by RSHP group companies or service providers located outside the UK or European Economic Area. Where this occurs, RSHP will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection law.

International transfers
RSHP is an international architectural practice and, where necessary, may transfer personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area in connection with the recruitment process. Where personal data is transferred internationally, RSHP will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place so that the data remains protected in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

How does RSHP protect data?
RSHP takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to seek to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by those employees or service providers who need it for legitimate business purposes.

RSHP also has procedures in place to deal with any suspected data security breach and will notify you and any applicable regulator where legally required to do so.

How long does RSHP keep data for?
RSHP will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to process your application and to keep records of the recruitment process.

If your application is successful, relevant personal data collected during the recruitment process will be transferred to your personnel file and processed in accordance with RSHP’s Employee Privacy Notice.

If your application is unsuccessful, RSHP will retain your personal data for a period of 6 months after the recruitment process ends in order to consider you for suitable future opportunities where appropriate, to maintain recruitment records, and to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

After the applicable retention period, your personal data will be securely deleted or destroyed.

Automated decision-making
Automated decision-making occurs where decisions are made about an individual solely by technological means, without human involvement. We do not currently use automated processes to make decisions about you. If this changes, we will update this notice accordingly.

Your rights
As a data subject, you have the right to:

• access and obtain a copy of certain personal data held about you;
• require RSHP to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
• require RSHP to delete or stop processing your personal data in certain circumstances;
• object to the processing of your personal data where RSHP is relying on its legitimate interests as the legal ground for processing;
• request the restriction of processing in certain circumstances; and
• where applicable, request the transfer of your personal data to another party.

Where RSHP relies on your consent to process personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact dataprotection@rshp.com.

If you believe that RSHP has not complied with your data protection rights, you also have the right to raise a complaint directly with RSHP regarding how your personal data has been handled. any aspect of how we collect or use your personal data.

To make a complaint, please complete the RSHP Complaint Form, which can be downloaded here. Completed forms should be submitted either by email to dataprotection@rshp.com or by post to RSHP, Level 14, The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, England, EC3V 4AB. Please provide all relevant details and any supporting documents or information to enable us to review your complaint properly. We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 30 days of receiving it and will respond without undue delay. You may then contact the Information Commissioner’s Office if you are not satisfied with our response or if your complaint has not been fully resolved.

Contact
If you have any questions about this Recruitment Privacy Notice or how your personal data is handled, please contact:

Emma Burton, HR Manager
Emma.B@rshp.com
RSHP, The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall St, London, EC3V 4AB

Changes to this notice
RSHP may update this Recruitment Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be made available appropriately, including through the relevant application channel or on our website.