Architect
25AI EXPOSURE TODAY25
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST67%
NOT A FORECAST67%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Architect
Architects are the visionary creators of our built environment, blending artistry with engineering to design spaces that inspire and function. In the UK, they play a crucial role in shaping sustainable communities, ensuring that every structure not only meets aesthetic standards but also adheres to environmental and regulatory guidelines.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (25), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Foster + PartnersA leading architectural firm known for innovative and sustainable designs.
Zaha Hadid ArchitectsRenowned for their futuristic designs and cutting-edge architecture.
BDPAn international practice that integrates architecture with engineering and design.