Grow With Purpose

At SPACE, inclusion is reinforced through mentorship and transparent progression routes. We recognise that careers evolve at different speeds and in different directions, so we continually refine how we support our team, ensuring opportunities remain accessible and fair. In doing so, we strengthen both individual confidence and collective ambition.

Our work carries social and environmental weight, and that responsibility is shared across the studio. Whether developing early design concepts, refining technical detail or contributing to research and innovation, each role plays a part in delivering outcomes that matter.

In return, we offer trust and meaningful involvement across projects. From graduates to long-standing Spacers, everyone is encouraged to lead conversations, challenge assumptions and take pride in their work.

The strength of SPACE lies in the collective. In teams that work closely, think carefully and look out for one another.

Culture is reinforced through everyday moments as much as formal structures. 11am coffee catch-ups bring the studio together each morning. Weekly design reviews sharpen thinking through constructive critique and shared insight. At the end of each month, the whole team meets to reflect on progress and recognise milestones. Seasonal family gatherings, awards evenings and team nights throughout the year strengthen the relationships formed through daily collaboration.

The people who thrive at SPACE share a clear approach to practice:

People & Planet First – We consider social value and environmental impact from the outset, not as a final check. Every design decision carries consequence.

Ownership & Integrity – We take responsibility for our work and stand behind our decisions. Professional standards define how we operate.

Designing for the Long Term – We focus on durability and performance, embedding research and digital innovation where it adds real value.

Circular Thinking – Reuse, retrofit and material efficiency are part of everyday design thinking. We look beyond first use and question unnecessary waste.

Open Collaboration – We work closely with colleagues and industry partners to strengthen outcomes and share knowledge.

Professional development at SPACE is structured and continuous.

Hybrid & Flexible Working – We recognise that great work is not defined by location. Flexibility supports focus, wellbeing and balance.

Graduate & Apprenticeship Pathways – Early careers are nurtured through mentorship, hands-on responsibility and exposure to live projects.

Continuous Professional Development – Regular CPD sessions run throughout the year, combining external expertise with internal knowledge sharing.

Development Reviews – Twice-yearly conversations with team leaders provide space to reflect, set direction and plan progression.

Thinking Thursdays & Design Reviews – Weekly studio sessions encourage critical discussion and collective improvement.

We create opportunities to contribute to the community, engage with industry and connect across the wider Space Group.

Community Impact

• Three paid volunteering days each year to support a local initiative of your choice.
• Doddie Cup charity golf day in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
• Involvement in regional fundraising and community initiatives, from school workshops to sponsored challenges.

Industry Engagement

• _shift climate conference, our annual forum bringing built environment peers together to advance action on decarbonisation.
• Opportunities to contribute to projects across Space Group, spanning digital innovation such as climate and operational tracking technologies, and applied research.
• Monthly group-wide gatherings (with pizza) to share progress and celebrate achievements.