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