Senior Architect (3 or 4 days/week)

Fynn is looking for a talented Senior Architect to lead and deliver high-quality private homes across all RIBA stages, including interiors. 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 either three or four days per week, 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. We have a team of three, all of whom are senior architects. 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.

About you

You take pride in both ideas and execution. You’ve worked on UK private residential projects and can show your thinking through clear drawings and well‑judged details. We’d love to work with someone who:

• Has strong UK private residential experience
• Is confident in producing drawings for planning and tender
• Understands the nuances of working with existing buildings
• Has good knowledge of planning policy and building regulations
• Has experience with listed buildings and conservation areas
• Is skilled in Rhino for 2D and 3D
• Has JCT contract administration experience
• Works independently and can manage their own schedule
• Cares about sustainability
• Appreciates a Vola tap

The role

You will lead and deliver private residential projects across all stages, including:

• Preparing planning, technical design and construction information
• Coordinating consultant and client communications
• Designing interiors and producing visuals
• Administering contracts and leading projects on‑site
• Delivering on building control and CDM

What we offer

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 FTE (pro‑rata £27,000–£30,000 / £36,000 to £40,000 for three or four days/week)

Hours: Three or four days/week, 8‑hour days

Overtime: Optional, paid at £35–£40 per hour

Industry leading benefits and flexibility

Design autonomy and creative authorship across projects

Benefits

• 32 days’ holiday including bank holidays FTE
• 2 mental health days per year FTE
• 2 volunteering/activism/charity days per year FTE
• Unlimited unpaid leave policy (requests considered in good faith)
• Flexi‑time: Core hours 11am – 4pm
• Compressed hours available (e.g. 3 days compressed into 2.5 days)
• Nest pension
• Remote working or studio‑based
• Paid CPD time
• Paid for training courses (e.g. Passivhaus, Conservation)
• Support for union membership
• High‑end PC suitable for rendering work

Apply

Please send your CV and portfolio (PDF max 20 pages): Please note in your application:

• Whether you are seeking three or four days per week
• Whether you prefer remote or studio-based
• Where you are based in London

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know; we will be happy to help. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 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.