Senior Architect Verified listing

Are you a Senior Architect looking for a role where you can take real ownership, work on genuinely interesting London projects and be rewarded with progression, flexibility and long-term career development?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly architecture practice, working across commercial workplace and retrofit projects. You will be part of a collaborative studio that values design quality, technical excellence and career growth, with the chance to lead projects from concept through to completion and play a key role in transforming existing buildings into contemporary, people-focused spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex architectural projects through all RIBA stages, from concept design through to completion.
• Take ownership of project coordination, ensuring design quality, programme and client expectations are consistently achieved.
• Develop and oversee detailed technical packages, planning submissions and construction information.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary consultant teams throughout project delivery.
• Act as a key client contact, leading meetings and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Provide technical leadership and support to junior team members, helping them develop and progress.
• Work closely with contractors and the wider design team to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support the transformation and repositioning of existing buildings, delivering creative and commercially aware design solutions.
• Contribute to design reviews, quality assurance processes and project delivery strategies.
• Play an active role within a supportive studio environment that values design excellence, teamwork and collaboration.

Key Requirements

• ARB registered Senior Architect with experience delivering projects within a UK practice.
• Strong experience across commercial workplace, office retrofit and education projects.
• Confident leading projects through multiple RIBA stages, with strong technical experience preferred.
• Proficiency in ArchiCAD/Revit.
• Strong technical detailing and construction knowledge.
• Experience coordinating consultants and managing project teams.
• Confident communication, organisation and client-facing skills.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach.

Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum.
• Hybrid flexibility.
• 25 days annual leave, including Christmas closure, plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare for senior members of staff.
• Annual salary reviews and clear progression opportunities.
• Supportive, social and collaborative studio culture.
• Exposure to high-profile commercial workplace, retrofit and education projects across London.
• Excellent opportunity to develop both design and technical experience within a respected design-led practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Architect who is looking for more responsibility, better progression and a genuinely supportive studio environment. You will take ownership of exciting London projects, work alongside an experienced team, and play a key role in giving existing buildings a new lease of life. If you are looking for a role where your technical ability, leadership and design input will be properly valued, this is a role not to miss.