Senior architect (part-time) in England

Fynn is looking for a talented senior architect to lead and deliver projects across all stages. We’re seeking someone with a thoughtful design approach and a strong portfolio of UK private residential work, particularly projects involving heritage homes. This is a three-day-per-week, part-time role, ideal if you teach or have other practice/personal commitments. The position is remote or studio-based with highly flexible working options; however, applicants must live in London.

About Fynn

We are a small, RIBA-chartered architecture and interiors practice led by Theo Jones. We specialise in sustainable renovations and extensions to heritage homes in London. We value clarity, sustainability and ethical practice. Our work focuses on creating high-quality, low-impact homes. We enjoy working with natural materials, historic fabric, and skilled craftspeople. We support private clients through all RIBA stages, developing clear, well-considered proposals that balance design quality with buildability. As Islington architects, we typically work on projects in nearby areas such as Angel, Canonbury, Highbury, Clerkenwell, and Barnsbury. We operate with strong ethical principles, from the clients we choose to work with to the materials we specify and how we treat our employees and collaborators. We offer industry-leading holiday policies, pay transparency, paid CPD time and paid overtime.

About you

We are looking for someone who takes pride in both ideas and execution and has worked on UK private residential projects. You should be able to demonstrate your thinking through clear drawings and well-judged details. Ideally you would:

• have strong UK private residential experience
• be confident in producing drawings for planning and tender
• understand the nuances of working with existing buildings
• have good knowledge of planning policy and building regulations
• have experience with listed buildings and conservation areas
• be skilled in Rhino for 2D and 3D
• have JCT contract administration experience
• work independently and manage your own schedule
• care about sustainability
• appreciate a Vola tap

What we offer

• salary: £45,000 to £50,000 FTE (pro-rate £27,000 to £30,000 for three days/week)
• hours: three days per week, eight-hour days (24 hours/week)
• overtime: Optional, paid at £35–£40 per hour
• contract: six-month initial term, with strong likelihood of becoming permanent
• industry-leading benefits and flexibility
• design autonomy and creative authorship across projects
• two mental health days per year FTE
• two volunteering/activism/charity days per year FTE
• unlimited unpaid leave policy (requests considered in good faith)
• flexi-time: core hours 11 am – 4 pm
• compressed hours available (e.g. 3 days compressed into 2.5 days)
• remote working or studio-based
• paid CPD time paid for training courses (e.g. Passivhaus, Conservation)
• high-end PC suitable for rendering work

Senior level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Part-time

Contact: Please apply with your CV and portfolio (PDF max 20 pages) to [contact email]. If you require reasonable adjustments for any stage of the process, let us know; we are happy to help. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Equal opportunity: We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We will endeavour to respond to all candidates who meet the role criteria.