Project Architect

Location: London (hybrid working 3 days p/w in office)

Years of relevant experience: 3-4 years min post Part lll

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: Full Time; 37.5h p/w

Contract Type: Permanent

The Role Overview

Useful Studio is an architectural practice, B Corp and Social Enterprise. We are committed to being a force for good in the built and natural environment. Our work focuses on retrofit and new build, with strong roots in circular principles and positive social outcomes. We are busy with exciting projects in education, workplace and infrastructure. We are looking for direct applications from outstanding Project Architects to join our team, to work on a range of workplace, residential, education and public realm projects. We are keen to meet candidates who are purpose driven with an interest in low carbon, reuse, and the circular economy with excellent design, production and communication skills. We are looking for driven, enthusiastic people who are keen to make a difference in the built environment and who will in turn challenge us to think differently and deliver our best.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day project delivery under guidance of associates and/or directors
• Lead production of design and construction information including drawings, reports and specifications
• Lead a design team from inception through to project completion
• Ensure that all project deadlines are met and to the highest of standard
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other professionals
• Work to a high standard both as part of a team and independently

Key considerations

• UK registered ARB qualification
• A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience in the UK.
• Experience leading projects through all RIBA work stages.
• Evidence of relevant experience in workplace, residential, education and public realm projects
• Ability to work autonomously and with agility, managing and leading junior members of the team
• A full understanding of the UK statutory framework, including Planning and Building Regulations
• Good knowledge of construction detailing and technical skills
• Strong Revit skills to support design development and project delivery
• Excellent freehand sketching, visualisation and computer modelling skills
• Competency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Personable, a team player, and generally a good all-rounded

Revit-Specific Expectations

• Deliver coordinated, issue-ready drawings and communicate design intent through clear 2D/3D views for documentation and client presentations.
• Set up and manage Revit models, views, worksets, phasing, and templates in line with project and office standards.
• Confidently use design options to support iterative workflows
• Extract accurate quantities and schedules from the model
• Follow BEP requirements and ensure model integrity and compliance through regular audits and quality control.
• Demonstrate experience working in multi-disciplinary environments with coordinated Revit workflows.

Please upload your CV combined with a short, illustrated portfolio.

WHO WE ARE

Useful Studio is an award-winning architectural practice sitting within the Useful Simple Trust (UST), a wider group of professional design and consultancy practices driving change in the built environment and including sister brands Expedition Engineering and Useful Projects. We are addressing the significant issues of our time, including Net Zero carbon, circular economy, biodiversity gain, and social impact. Further to investing and growing our people as much as we do our business, we are a certified Carbon Literate Organisation and are committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Diversity statement

UST strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We are working to change the lack of representation of minority groups and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with relevant skills and experience who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, people with different abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, all age groups, and those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics to apply. We know that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.

What we offer

• An entrepreneurial environment; we're open to new ideas.
• Supported route to ARB registration, including enhanced learning and development opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working, including the possibility to work a compressed 9-day fortnight.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• Working Nursery Scheme.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Annual Eyecare Plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Company Pension Scheme (grade dependent, minimum of 6%).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Thriving Trust-wide social scene, including charitable activities.