At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and design diverse architectural projects from concept to construction.
- Company: EMI Consulting, a growing multidisciplinary practice in North London.
- Benefits: Ownership of projects, professional development, and exposure across the project lifecycle.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career progression and client involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by solving design challenges and delivering successful projects.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of UK architectural experience and advanced AutoCAD skills.
The predicted salary is between 54450 - 66550 £ per year.
EMI Consulting is growing, and we are looking for an experienced ARB-registered Senior Architect to join our multidisciplinary North London practice.
We need an Architect who can take ownership of projects, make confident technical decisions and drive work from initial brief and feasibility through planning, Building Regulations, technical design and construction.
Our projects are varied and include:
- Commercial properties
- New-build projects
- Planning and Building Regulations applications
You will manage your own portfolio of projects while helping maintain and develop the technical standards of EMI’s architectural team.
- Lead projects from feasibility through planning, Building Regulations, detailed design and construction
- Develop practical, buildable architectural solutions that balance design, compliance and commercial requirements
- Prepare and manage planning and Building Regulations submissions
- Produce and review high-quality architectural drawings using AutoCAD
- Deal confidently with Building Control, including technical comments and design amendments
- Liaise directly with structural engineers, consultants and contractors
- Attend site inspections and resolve technical issues during construction
- Identify design, regulatory and construction risks before they become problems
- Manage multiple live projects while maintaining quality and deadlines
- Contribute to improving EMI’s technical standards, systems and project-delivery processes
Typically 5+ years of relevant UK architectural practice experience, with demonstrable project responsibility.
- Proven experience personally leading and delivering architectural projects
- Advanced professional AutoCAD capability – essential
- Strong experience producing detailed Building Regulations and technical drawing packages
- Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning requirements and construction methods
- Experience dealing directly with Building Control
- Experience delivering projects through planning, Building Regulations and detailed technical design stages
- Experience communicating directly with clients, contractors and professional consultants
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Strong project-management, communication and organisational skills
- Ability to make sound technical decisions and progress projects without continual supervision
AutoCAD is our principal architectural drawing platform.
EMI is a multidisciplinary consultancy bringing together architectural design, structural engineering, Building Regulations and neighbourly matters.
We also use structured digital project-management systems, including monday.com, to manage workloads, deadlines and project visibility.
WHY EMI CONSULTING?
- Genuine ownership and autonomy over projects
- Exposure across the full project lifecycle
- A broad residential, commercial and mixed-use workload
- Direct client and contractor involvement
- Professional development and progression opportunities
We are particularly interested in Architects who enjoy solving real design and construction problems, taking responsibility and seeing projects through to successful delivery.
North London – office based, with site attendance across London and surrounding areas as required.
If you are an experienced Architect ready for greater ownership, multidisciplinary exposure and the opportunity to help shape a growing practice, we would like to hear from you.
Sr. Architect in London employer: EMI Consulting (Engineering)
EMI Consulting is an exceptional employer for Senior Architects, offering a dynamic work environment in North London where you can take genuine ownership of diverse projects from inception to completion. With a strong focus on professional development, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and engaging directly with clients and contractors. The culture promotes autonomy and innovation, making it an ideal place for architects who are passionate about delivering high-quality design solutions.
Contact Details:
EMI Consulting (Engineering) Recruitment Team
