Job descriptionJob Title: Project Architect
Location: London
Salary: £45-55,000+ DOE
About the company:
An established multidisciplinary architecture and design consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Architect to join its London studio. Specialising in high-quality commercial workplace and office fit-out projects, the practice delivers innovative, technically complex schemes from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for an ARB-registered Architect to take ownership of projects across RIBA Stages 4-6, working within a collaborative team while delivering exceptional design and technical solutions for a diverse client portfolio.
Benefits
* Competitive salary * Hybrid working opportunities * Clear career progression within a growing consultancy * Exposure to high-profile commercial workplace projects * Ongoing professional development and training * Collaborative and supportive studio environment * Opportunity to work on technically challenging, design-led projects
Daily Duties
* Lead the architectural delivery of commercial office fit-out projects across RIBA Stages 4-6. * Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, Revit models, specifications, and technical documentation. * Produce planning, tender, construction, and record information to a high standard. * Develop technical design solutions in response to client briefs, project budgets and statutory requirements. * Coordinate architectural information with structural, MEP and multidisciplinary consultant teams. * Review and incorporate contractor, specialist subcontractor and consultant information into project designs. * Attend client, contractor, consultant, and site meetings, providing professional architectural input. * Respond to RFIs, technical queries and construction-stage design issues. * Carry out site visits, inspections, and surveys, ensuring projects are delivered in line with design intent. * Prepare and review schedules, specifications, room data sheets and technical documentation. * Manage the production and issue of drawing packages, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance. * Support planning applications, Building Regulations submissions and tender documentation. * Contribute to BIM coordination, clash detection and technical reviews. * Identify design risks, programme issues and coordination challenges, escalating where appropriate. * Mentor and support junior architects, architectural assistants, and technicians. * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout project delivery.
Ideal Candidate
* ARB registered Architect with a minimum of several + years' UK project experience. * Proven experience delivering commercial office fit-out or workplace projects through RIBA Stages 4-6. * Excellent working knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work and UK Building Regulations. * Strong technical detailing and construction stage experience. * Highly proficient in Revit (essential), with AutoCAD experience being advantageous. * Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and BIM workflows. * Strong understanding of planning processes, statutory approvals, and construction methodologies. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Commercially aware with an understanding of project programmes, fees and resource planning. * Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior team members. * Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. * A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality design and technical excellence.