Culture
Culture built around people
We believe in open conversations, growing together, and learning every day, building an inclusive space where creativity shines and everyone’s wellbeing comes first.
Community
Designing together. Supporting each other. Impacting place, people and practice locally and nationally.
At Westworks, community isn’t just something we design for—it’s something we grow from the inside out. Our studio is an open, people-first space, where ideas are shared, curiosity is welcomed, and success is always a team effort.
These moments capture our culture: practical, collective, and full of care. Whether it’s supporting good causes, mentoring the next generation, or improving our environmental impact, our community spirit shapes who we are and how we design.
Equality, diversity & inclusion
We believe buildings are for everyone, and the same goes for our workplace. At Westworks we welcome talent from all backgrounds, share our diversity data openly, and are committed to equal pay and fair progression.
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Our Group EDI steering group sets actions focusing on recruitment, retention and progression, monitoring progress throughout the year. Employee working groups, accessible studios, and flexible career pathways ensure every voice is heard and every career can thrive.
Our Culture Committee offers an inclusive approach to strengthening our equality, diversity and belonging. Six volunteers, open to all levels, meet bi-monthly and rotate annually. Proposals are put forward with the aim to strength our company culture and with minutes reviewed by our Board of Directors, this ensures leadership listen in real time. Approved initiatives are co-chaired by committee members, giving colleagues ownership of delivery and embedding inclusive thinking across projects, policies, and daily practice.
Legacy & sustainability
We take a long-term view on legacy and sustainability, making sure the places we design today can keep evolving, stay resilient, and bring real value for generations. That means cutting embodied carbon, boosting energy performance, supporting biodiversity, and creating spaces that are designed to be reused—not wasted. For us, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s something we bake into every project.
But legacy isn’t only about buildings or landscapes—it’s also about people. That’s why we combine sustainable design with community input, inclusive thinking, and a strong sense of place. By doing this, we’re helping to shape a built environment that gives back more than it takes—where lasting impact matters more than quick wins.
ESG at Westworks
At Westworks, ESG isn’t just policy, its core to our practice. We run our studio responsibly, sustainably, and with purpose, ensuring our people, communities and planet are considered in everything we do, every day.
Environmental impact
We are reducing our environmental impact across every aspect of our business. This includes minimising energy use in our studios, reducing waste, increasing recycling, and making sustainable choices in our materials, suppliers, and travel.
Social responsibility
Each year, we support a local charity through fundraising and volunteering, and we encourage team-led initiatives that give back to the communities where we live and work. Internally, we prioritise a positive, inclusive studio, supporting wellbeing, fairness, and opportunity for all.
Governance
We are transparent, accountable, and collaborative in how we work. From financial responsibility to professional development, we ensure our practice is built on solid foundations, enabling us to deliver consistently, support our teams, and grow with integrity.
Opportunities for all stages
Wherever you are on your career journey, Westworks has a route forward. Opportunities span concept design, technical delivery, planning consultancy, and business support. We map clear progression, from Part I placements to senior leadership, underpinned by structured CPD, accredited mentors, and support for professional chartership.
Graduates enjoy buddy schemes, paid study leave, and an active early-career network that accelerates learning.
Ready to shape better places with us?
Explore current vacancies below or send a speculative CV, covering letter, and portfolio via our company career page application form.
Current roles at Westworks
Browse our current vacancies below; if the right role isn’t listed, feel free to send your CV and portfolio via our online form.