At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical delivery on exciting commercial projects and mentor a dynamic team.
- Company: Established London architecture practice with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and profit-sharing opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment with excellent career growth and mentoring opportunities.
- Why this job: Be the go-to expert in a thriving studio and make a real impact on diverse projects.
- Qualifications: Qualified architect with strong commercial delivery experience and knowledge of UK regulations.
The predicted salary is between 59270 - 72442 £ per year.
An established London architecture practice is looking for an Associate to take technical ownership of its delivery work. This is a senior, hands-on appointment created because the practice has grown its commercial delivery faster than its technical bench, and it wants that expertise sitting in the London studio full time.
The practice has a long record of commercial work, particularly refurbishment, and has recently won a major commercial project with a team of around ten on it. Alongside that sit large residential and regeneration schemes. What is missing is one person who genuinely knows how to put a building together and can be the point of reference for everyone else.
The shape of the role:
- You would run one or two projects yourself, so this is not a purely advisory post.
- Around that, you would act as the technical authority for the studio: the person colleagues come to when a detail, a specification, a compliance question or a site issue needs resolving.
- The focus is commercial. If you also bring residential experience, that is a real advantage, because it lets you support the regeneration and residential teams too rather than being tied to one sector.
What you would be doing:
- Leading technical delivery on one or two live commercial projects, from developed design through to completion.
- Acting as the studio's go-to person for technical queries across all sectors.
- Owning detailing, specification and construction information quality.
- Advising on Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act and gateway requirements.
- Supporting and mentoring the wider team, raising the technical standard across the office.
- Working closely with contractors and consultant teams on site.
What they are looking for:
- Qualified architect at Associate level.
- Genuine depth in commercial delivery, ideally including refurbishment of existing buildings.
- Residential or regeneration delivery experience alongside it would be a strong plus.
- Confident on current UK regulations, including the Building Safety Act regime.
- Someone others naturally bring problems to: approachable, decisive, happy to mentor.
- Based in or able to be in the London studio regularly.
What is on offer:
- Up to £65,000 depending on experience.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Employee ownership trust with profit share.
- Hybrid working.
- Mentoring programme and structured learning.
Technical Lead | Associate Architect | £65,000 + bonus employer: Lofthouse Group
Join a dynamic architectural practice in Chelmsford that values innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to lead impactful projects while mentoring junior colleagues. With a strong focus on career progression based on contribution, you'll thrive in a supportive environment where your ideas are welcomed and your technical expertise can shape the future of the business. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a growing firm known for delivering high-quality residential developments across the UK.
