FAT Recruitment

FAT Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency with a big heart, specialising in architecture and design placements across London. Combining old-school professionalism with fresh creative thinking, FAT has crafted a unique recruitment model that places quality over numbers, service over noise, teamwork over egos, and long-term rewards over short-term gains. The agency partners creative thinkers and makers with progressive studios, whether candidates are Part 2 Architectural Assistants seeking their next role or studios looking to hire Project Architects, Design Support, or Senior Associates. FAT Recruitment is unapologetic in placing service above all else, providing expert recruitment advice for London's architecture market.

FAT Recruitment specialises exclusively in architecture and design recruitment, with a focus on connecting professionals across all career levels within these sectors. The agency works with candidates ranging from junior positions through to senior architects, and partners with studios seeking talent in residential, workplace, heritage, and co-living specialisms. Their expertise extends to business support roles within architectural practices, ensuring they understand the full spectrum of staffing needs within the built environment industry.

Based in London at Labs, 90 High Holborn, FAT Recruitment serves the UK's most exciting architectural practices and progressive studios throughout the capital. Clients choose FAT Recruitment for their distinct approach that rewards quality placements, their deep understanding of London's architecture market, and their commitment to long-term partnerships rather than transactional recruitment. The agency's reputation is built on providing career guidance, portfolio advice, and genuine support to both candidates and employers, making them the trusted recruitment partner for architecture and business support across London.