Associate Architect – Lead Innovative Projects with a Dynamic London Studio Verified listing

Associate Architect – Lead Innovative Projects with a Dynamic London Studio

An established and forward-thinking architectural practice based in London is seeking an Associate Architect to join their growing team. Specializing in residential, co-living, and adaptive reuse projects, this practice prides itself on delivering design quality and efficient solutions in a collaborative, BIM-driven environment. If you're passionate about multi-unit residential projects and thrive in leading dynamic, multidisciplinary teams, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of urban living.

About the Role
As an Associate, you will take a pivotal role in leading and coordinating innovative design teams on large-scale residential projects, including build-to-rent, for-sale, and adaptive reuse developments. This is a role for someone who excels in both design leadership and client engagement, ensuring that projects are delivered to the highest standard while maintaining the practice’s ethos of sustainability and design excellence.

You will work closely with clients, contractors, and consultants, confidently presenting design ideas and solving complex challenges. Collaboration is key, and you'll be expected to inspire and motivate your team while also taking initiative and driving projects forward independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design teams, managing projects through all RIBA work stages.
• Present design solutions clearly and confidently to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Solve complex building and design challenges through collaboration with external consultants.
• Ensure that all work complies with building standards and demonstrates an exceptional level of construction detailing.
• Play an integral role in resource planning, fee calibration, and project coordination.
• Maintain a high level of Revit proficiency, ensuring that all design work is produced efficiently and accurately.
• Engage with sustainable design solutions to align projects with future-focused practices.

About You
The ideal candidate will bring leadership experience in multi-unit residential projects and will be able to clearly communicate and implement design solutions. You should have excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong understanding of building standards and construction detailing. Experience across all RIBA work stages is highly valued, as is proficiency in Revit.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in leading and coordinating design teams.
• Ability to confidently present and communicate design solutions to diverse teams.
• Expertise in multi-unit residential architecture is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK building standards and construction detailing.
• Proficiency in Revit is essential.
• Experience working across all RIBA stages is advantageous.
• Knowledge of resource planning and fee calibration is a plus (guidance provided if needed).
• A positive, collaborative attitude, with the ability to inspire and motivate your team.

What We Offer
This practice is committed to supporting its team members through a nurturing, inclusive environment. You’ll benefit from a comprehensive set of professional development and well-being programs, designed to help you grow and thrive in your role.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance and life assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Monthly studio lunches and outreach opportunities.
• Weekly Friday night drinks and an active social calendar.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD programme to support your continuous development.

How to Apply
If you are a motivated and experienced architect ready to lead exciting projects in a highly collaborative studio, please submit your CV, portfolio, and covering letter through the apply button below. Be sure to reference "Associate" in your application.

Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. The interview process will consist of two stages: the first via Teams and the second in-person at our London studio.