At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting residential projects from planning to delivery, making a real impact.
- Company: Dynamic architectural practice in Waterloo, London, focused on sustainable design.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous holiday, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy team socials, industry events, and international architectural trips.
- Why this job: Join a close-knit team and grow your career while working on landmark projects.
- Qualifications: Qualified Architect with 3-4 years' experience and proficiency in ArchiCAD.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
A Project Architect is required for a growing architectural practice based in Waterloo, London. The studio specialises in residential architecture, delivering projects ranging from SME housing developments through to large-scale masterplan communities, alongside refurbishment and retrofit schemes with a strong focus on sustainable design. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit team of five, with ambitious growth plans over the next two years. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects with support from the Director, gaining exposure across all RIBA stages while working on schemes ranging from £2.5m developments to landmark residential masterplans valued in excess of £50m. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact within the practice while progressing your career as the business continues to grow.
Project Architect Job Overview
- Lead residential projects from planning through to technical delivery with support from the Director.
- Manage new build housing developments, retrofit, and refurbishment projects.
- Produce design proposals, planning drawings, and technical packages using ArchiCAD.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, local authorities, and contractors throughout project delivery.
- Prepare planning applications and support projects through the planning process.
- Ensure projects comply with Building Regulations, planning policy, and client requirements.
- Support sustainable design initiatives across a wide range of residential developments.
- Attend site visits, project meetings, and design workshops.
- Contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice.
Project Architect Job Requirements
- Qualified Architect with approximately 3-4 years' post-qualification project delivery experience.
- Strong experience delivering UK residential new build projects.
- Experience of refurbishment and retrofit projects would be advantageous.
- Proven ability to take ownership of projects and manage responsibilities independently.
- Proficiency in ArchiCAD is essential.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processes.
- Passion for sustainable residential design and high-quality project delivery.
Project Architect Salary & Benefits
- Salary between £40,000 - £45,000 available for an exceptional candidate.
- Hybrid working with office attendance typically Tuesday to Thursday and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing CPD and professional development support.
- Attendance at industry events including Future build and London Build.
- Regular team social events.
- Opportunities to attend international architectural trips and exhibitions.
- Collaborative, open-plan studio environment working alongside planners, engineers, and other built environment professionals.
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