Job Description
Job Title: Senior / Lead Architect
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: Flexible
Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 per annum (DOE)
Overview
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Senior / Lead Architect to join an established and respected architectural practice in London.
The practice has been actively seeking the right individual since last summer, looking for a high-calibre architect who can step into a leadership role with long-term progression in mind. With one of the current partners planning to retire in the coming years, this position offers a genuine pathway to the Associate /Senior Associate level and future leadership within the business.
This role will cover projects across the board rather than focusing on one specific sector, offering excellent exposure and influence across the practice's portfolio.
The Opportunity
- This position is suited to a confident, design-focused architect who can:
- Take ownership of projects across multiple RIBA stages
- Lead design development and technical delivery
- Contribute strategically to the growth of the business
- Play a key role in client engagement and winning new work
Business development is a critical component of this position. The successful candidate must either have proven experience in winning work or demonstrate clear attributes and capabilities to contribute to securing new projects. The ability to build relationships and represent the practice commercially is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead projects through various RIBA stages
- Develop and present high-quality design proposals
- Manage project coordination with consultants and contractors
- Oversee technical detailing and drawing production
- Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and planning requirements
- Attend and lead client meetings
- Support business development and bid submissions
- Contribute to winning new work
- Mentor and support junior team members
- Support long-term strategic growth of the practice
Requirements
- ARB-registered Architect
- Strong experience operating at the Senior or Lead Architect level
- Proven experience delivering projects within the UK
- Experience in, or strong aptitude for, business development and winning work
- Excellent design, technical and presentation skills
- Commercial awareness and leadership capability
- Proficiency in industry-standard software
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Must be based in or able to commute to London
Working Policy
The practice operates a hybrid working policy of 3 days per week in the office, with flexibility open for discussion at the interview stage.
Candidate Profile
You will be an ambitious, proactive architect with strong project leadership skills and a collaborative mindset. You will be comfortable managing both design excellence and technical delivery, while also contributing commercially to the growth of the practice.
This is a long-term career opportunity for someone seeking progression toward the Associate / Senior Associate level and eventual leadership within a well-established London practice.
