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Associate Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£60,000 - £65,000
Permanent

Lead high-end residential projects at an award-winning West London practice, with real input into how a growing studio is run.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

West London | Permanent | £60,000 – £65,000 | Full-time, 4 days in office / 1 from home

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About the Role

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Our client is an award-winning London practice specialising in high-end residential, known for detail-led design and strong technical delivery. Their work frequently involves complex refurbishments, bespoke detailing and heritage-sensitive schemes, with close client contact throughout.

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The practice is in a growth phase, with clear plans for where the business is heading over the next few years. This is a position with scope to shape direction, not just deliver work handed down.

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This is a senior role within the high-end residential team, suited to an architect ready to operate at Associate level. It is not a design-support position. You will own your projects, oversee several at once, and contribute to how the practice operates as well as to what it produces.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead high-end residential projects across RIBA Stages 0–7, overseeing several live projects concurrently
  • Manage project teams and coordinate consultants
  • Oversee technical design, detailing and construction information
  • Act as Contract Administrator (JCT experience preferred)
  • Present to clients, consultants and contractors, and contribute to fee proposals and the commercial side of delivery
  • Drive programme, quality control and delivery outcomes while mentoring junior team member

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Key Requirements

  • 5+ years’ post-qualification experience
  • ARB-registered Architect
  • AutoCAD proficient
  • High-end residential experience (essential)
  • Proven track record running projects end to end
  • Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and construction detailing
  • Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) essential; MicroStation beneficial
  • Listed buildings knowledge beneficial
  • Strong client-facing ability and team leadership
  • Fluent written and spoken English, with permanent UK right to work

Why Join?

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Our client offers a studio where Associates are trusted to lead, mentor and shape delivery standards, with a visible path towards greater involvement in how the practice is run alongside the directors.

  • Private health insurance and life assurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • CPD programme and ongoing professional support
  • Monthly studio lunches and regular socials, including weekly team drinks
  • Clear progression path to greater involvement in running the practice, which comes with time rather than from day one
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Senior Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£60,000 - £65,000
Permanent

Lead high-end residential projects at an award-winning West London practice, with real input into how a growing studio is run.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

West London | Permanent | £60,000 – £65,000 | Full-time, 4 days in office / 1 from home

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About the Role

‍

Our client is an award-winning London practice specialising in high-end residential, known for detail-led design and strong technical delivery. Their work frequently involves complex refurbishments, bespoke detailing and heritage-sensitive schemes, with close client contact throughout.

‍

The practice is in a growth phase, with clear plans for where the business is heading over the next few years. This is a position with scope to shape direction, not just deliver work handed down.

‍

This is a senior role within the high-end residential team, suited to an architect ready to operate at Associate level. It is not a design-support position. You will own your projects, oversee several at once, and contribute to how the practice operates as well as to what it produces.

‍

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead high-end residential projects across RIBA Stages 0–7, overseeing several live projects concurrently
  • Manage project teams and coordinate consultants
  • Oversee technical design, detailing and construction information
  • Act as Contract Administrator (JCT experience preferred)
  • Present to clients, consultants and contractors, and contribute to fee proposals and the commercial side of delivery
  • Drive programme, quality control and delivery outcomes while mentoring junior team member

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Key Requirements

  • 5+ years’ post-qualification experience
  • ARB-registered Architect
  • AutoCAD proficient
  • High-end residential experience (essential)
  • Proven track record running projects end to end
  • Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and construction detailing
  • Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) essential; MicroStation beneficial
  • Listed buildings knowledge beneficial
  • Strong client-facing ability and team leadership
  • Fluent written and spoken English, with permanent UK right to work

Why Join?

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Our client offers a studio where Associates are trusted to lead, mentor and shape delivery standards, with a visible path towards greater involvement in how the practice is run alongside the directors.

  • Private health insurance and life assurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • CPD programme and ongoing professional support
  • Monthly studio lunches and regular socials, including weekly team drinks
  • Clear progression path to greater involvement in running the practice, which comes with time rather than from day one
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Principal Designer Lead – Building Regulations & CDM
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£70,000 - £80,000 doe
Permanent

Lead Building Regulations and CDM Principal Designer services at an established London architectural practice, with a structured path to Head of Service.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

The Opportunity

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We are supporting an established architectural practice in the appointment of a Principal Designer Lead — Head of Service Designate.

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This is a genuine succession opportunity for an experienced Principal Designer who is ready to progress into a senior service leadership role.

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You will initially work alongside the Partner currently leading the Principal Designer service, with a structured handover of technical, client, team and commercial responsibilities. Over time, you will progressively take ownership of the service, with the long-term intention of becoming Head of Principal Designer Services.

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The role is approximately 90% Principal Designer delivery and business development, with 10% focused on internal technical guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver Building Regulations Principal Designer commissions across a range of projects.
  • Deliver or oversee CDM Principal Designer services, understanding the distinct duties of each regime.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and review design information, identifying compliance, coordination and design-risk issues.
  • Work closely with clients, designers, contractors, consultants and building control bodies.
  • Support higher-risk building projects and Building Safety Regulator requirements where within your competence.
  • Manage project scope, resources, fees, risks and delivery.
  • Provide technical oversight, mentoring and development to the Principal Designer team.
  • Develop consistent procedures, quality assurance and technical standards.
  • Build strong client relationships and support business development, bids and new commissions.
  • Progressively take responsibility for team leadership, client management and the commercial performance of the service.

 

About You

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We are looking for an experienced Principal Designer or senior technical professional with:

  • A relevant professional qualification in architecture, architectural technology, building surveying, building control or a related discipline.
  • Significant experience in design and construction delivery.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer services.
  • Practical experience with CDM Principal Designer duties.
  • Strong knowledge of the Building Regulations, Building Safety Act framework and CDM Regulations.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and reviewing technical information.
  • Strong client-facing, communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience leading projects, mentoring colleagues and managing resources.
  • Experience with scopes, fees and commercial/project performance.
  • Sound professional judgement and an understanding of when specialist advice or escalation is required.
  • The ambition to progress into a wider service leadership position.

‍Desirable: Experience with higher-risk buildings, BSR/Gateway processes, golden thread information, Principal Designer competence assessment, Design & Build, BIM or working within an architectural practice.

 

Progression

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This role offers a clear succession pathway:

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Principal Designer delivery → Team leadership → Client & commercial responsibility → Head of Principal Designer Services

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Progression will be supported by an agreed development and handover plan, with formal reviews every six months. Salary will be reviewed as responsibilities increase and on appointment to the full Head of Service role.

 

If you are an experienced Principal Designer looking for the opportunity to combine technical leadership, client management, business development and genuine career progression, we'd be very interested in hearing from you.

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Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£50,000 - £55,000
Permanent

Award-winning global practice seeks ARB-registered Architect with strong Revit skills to deliver complex, sustainable projects from concept to completion, with hybrid working and clear progression.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

An award-winning international design practice and industry leader in sustainable design is looking for an Architect to join its growing team.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded global practice working on ambitious, complex and purposeful projects. The successful candidate will play an important role in developing design solutions from concept through to delivery, combining creativity with strong technical and project coordination skills.

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The Role

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As an Architect, you will:

  • Develop and contribute to high-quality design solutions from concept through to delivery.
  • Produce drawings, models, presentations and detailed architectural information.
  • Take ownership of project packages and coordinate information across multi-disciplinary teams and consultants.
  • Apply building regulations, technical standards and sustainable design principles to project delivery.
  • Contribute to construction-stage activities, including RFIs, submittals and technical reviews.
  • Support project programmes, budgets, scope and quality requirements.
  • Contribute to bids, competitions, presentations and client workshops.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
  • Support and mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative studio environment.
  • Participate in design reviews, CPD and wider studio initiatives.

About You

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The ideal candidate will have:

  • RIBA Part 3 / ARB or equivalent professional registration.
  • Significant experience delivering architectural projects across multiple stages.
  • Strong design, technical and project coordination skills including REVIT software proficiency
  • Experience taking ownership of project workstreams and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Good commercial awareness and an understanding of programme, budget, scope and risk.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
  • A genuine passion for innovative, sustainable and people-centred design.

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The Opportunity

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You’ll join a diverse and ambitious team working on projects with purpose, depth and complexity, within a culture that values creativity, collaboration and technical rigour.

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The practice offers excellent opportunities for career progression, mentoring and professional development, together with support for further study and professional membership fees. There are also opportunities to build client relationships, contribute to the wider design community and play an active role in the continued development of the practice.

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Senior Architect
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£48,000 – £55,000 DOE
Permanent

An AJ100, employee-owned practice seeks a senior architect with 5+ years' post-Part 3 experience to job-run a high-profile commercial retrofit of a listed building in Central London

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

About the Practice

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Our client is an AJ100, award-winning, employee-owned studio known for high-quality commercial, residential and hospitality work across the UK and internationally.

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The Role

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Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Architect with a proven track record in job running, to lead a prominent commercial retrofit in Central London for an institutional client. The project involves the sensitive retrofit of an existing listed building, including a new rooftop pavilion, amenity spaces, interior design and a Cat A fitout.

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This is a permanent role within a technically strong Commercial team, offering genuine ownership of a high-profile scheme from design through to delivery, working closely with an institutional client and a wider consultant team across all RIBA stages.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Job run the project from design through to delivery, taking ownership of programme and outcomes
  • Lead client-facing engagement with the institutional client throughout the project lifecycle
  • Manage and coordinate a project team, including junior members and consultants
  • Develop and coordinate technical drawing packages in Revit across RIBA Stages 0–6
  • Undertake Principal Designer duties in line with CDM requirements
  • Ensure design quality and technical compliance on a sensitive listed-building retrofit

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' UK post-Part 3 experience
  • Proven job-running experience — essential
  • Commercial building experience preferred
  • Confident, client-facing, with the ability to lead a project team
  • Proficient in Revit, with experience across all RIBA Stages 0–6
  • Experience undertaking Principal Designer duties
  • Listed building experience beneficial
  • Exceptional design and organisational skills

Why Join?

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Our client offers a collaborative, design-led environment with genuine project ownership on prestigious, high-profile work.

  • Flexible working, including WFH Fridays, a work-from-anywhere week, and discretionary flexi-hours
  • Generous annual leave with an additional discretionary week over Christmas
  • Pension scheme, season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
  • Professional development fully supported, including ARB/RIBA fees, Part 3 study support and in-house/external CPD
  • Wellbeing offering including subsidised gym, sports teams, life drawing, yoga and an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced family leave and additional perks including eye care support


Please note: candidates must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorshipis not available for this position.

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Project Architect – Hospitality
London
,
London
United Kingdom
Salary
Rate
£45,000 – £55,000 DOE
Permanent

An AJ100, employee-owned practice seeks a project architect with 3–5 years' PQE to run client-facing hospitality and interior fit-out schemes from planning through to delivery.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

About the Practice

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Our client is an AJ100, award-winning, employee-owned studio known for high-quality commercial, residential and hospitality work across the UK and internationally.

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The Role

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Our client is looking for a Part III Project Architect to join their Hospitality team as a project runner, with strong hospitality and interior design fit-out experience. This is a client-facing role, leading projects from planning through to delivery.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Run hospitality and interior fit-out projects from planning through to delivery
  • Lead client and project team meetings with confidence
  • Work across all RIBA work stages 1–6, including planning, with particular focus on Stages 3–5
  • Act as the key point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle

Key Requirements

  • 3–5 years' post-qualification experience
  • Proven project-running experience, with hospitality and interior design fit-out background
  • Client-facing, with strong communication skills
  • Experience across all work stages 1–6, including planning (Stages 3–5 particularly important)
  • Confident leading client and project team meetings

Why Join?

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Our client offers a genuinely well-rounded package with real scope for career growth.

  • Hybrid working, including WFH Fridays and a work-from-anywhere week
  • Generous annual leave and pension
  • Fully supported professional development and CPD
  • Strong well-being support
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