People
Our people are what makes us.
We are a dedicated collective of architects, designers and technologists based in Sheffield.
Thoughtfully creative Openly committed Passionately curious
Thoughtfully creative Openly committed Passionately curious
Our Team
Adam HawkinsFinance Manager
Amy Paget Marketing and Bid Coordinator
Andrew Pearce Office Manager
Asu AmcaArchitectural Assistant
Barney MilesArchitect
Bryony PrestonArchitect
Charlie FletcherArchitectural Assistant
David CottamChairman / Founding Director
David SpeddingsArchitect
Donald KudangiranaArchitectural Technologist
Hazel WhittakerArchitectural Assistant
Jess WilkinsonAssociate
Joe BayleyArchitect
Kat FordCleaning Operative
Keating WaltersArchitectural Assistant
Kirsty PearsonAssociate
Laurie CottamManaging Director
Mark EdenAssociate
Mollie Dale-CollenArchitect
Nick StablesAssociate
Nik KlahreArchitect
Owen NuttallChartered Architectural Technologist
Paul FosterDirector
Paul SawyerSenior Architectural Technologist
Pauline LakeDirector
Rebecca RowlandArchitect
Richard EadyArchitectural Technologist
Stuart TaylorAssociate
Careers
We’re proud of our collaborative, supportive and ambitious culture, where everyone is encouraged to contribute, grow and make an impact.
Our projects span a wide range of sectors and all RIBA stages, offering opportunities to gain experience, take on responsibility and work with a team passionate about creating spaces that matter.
While we’re not currently recruiting for specific permanent roles, we’re always keen to hear from talented individuals who share our values and commitment to design excellence. If that sounds like you, we’d love to receive your CV and portfolio for future opportunities.
Early Careers
We are passionate about supporting the next generation of designers and built environment professionals through work experience, internships and apprenticeships.
Each year, we offer a limited number of one-week work experience placements for school pupils interested in architecture. Students gain first-hand insight into life within an architectural practice, including design development, model making, digital design tools, team meetings and site visits.
The programme provides a realistic introduction to the profession, helping students build skills, confidence and an understanding of potential career pathways in architecture.
Job vacancies
Applications for our Summer 2027 Internship Programme will open in June 2027. For further information hwhittaker@racecottam.com. Please follow our LinkedIn and Instagram accounts for updates.
Each year, we offer a limited number of one-week work experience placements for school pupils interested in architecture and the built environment.
During the placement, students gain an insight into the day-to-day workings of an architectural practice, with opportunities to experience design development, model making, digital design tools, team meetings and site visits. The programme is designed to provide a realistic introduction to the profession and help students explore a future career in architecture.
Our work experience placements for 2026 are now fully booked but applications for next year will open again in February 2027. Please follow our LinkedIn and Instagram accounts for updates.
We’re growing our team in Sheffield and would love to hear from talented Project Architects / Architectural Technologists.
We’re looking for someone with experience delivering projects across all RIBA Stages, who enjoys working collaboratively and taking an active role in seeing projects through from concept to completion.
We’d be particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience on medium to large-scale projects across Education, Healthcare, R&D Laboratories and Industrial sectors.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply at careers@racecottam.com
[ Apprentice spotlight ]
Want to learn more about what it's like to work at Race Cottam Architects as a young person starting out in their career?
Read our Q&A with Elias, who is currently completing his T Level at The Sheffield College while gaining valuable experience within our practice.