Architect

HunterDunning Ltd.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation (2 days

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contributions

Paid professional memberships

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing support

Death in service cover

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Loyalty incentives

Job summary

Hunter Dunning Ltd. is recruiting for an Architect/Technologist to work on large-scale residential developments in London, spanning all RIBA stages.

You will balance design development with technical delivery, coordinating consultants and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role involves planning Liaison, building regulations coordination and construction-stage responsibilities, with exposure to Building Safety Regulator processes and Higher-Risk Buildings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential architecture and development.
• Experience delivering large-scale residential projects through construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and space standards.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and supporting the architectural team.
• Familiarity with Building Safety Regulator applications and Higher-Risk Buildings.

Responsibilities

• Work across all RIBA stages, supporting design development and technical delivery.
• Coordinate external consultants and internal project teams throughout project development.
• Manage client and contractor relationships and maintain project documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate technical information in line with UK Building Regulations.
• Lead planning processes where required, liaising with planning authorities and consultees.
• Contribute to Building Safety Regulator applications, Higher-Risk Building processes and technical packages where applicable.

Skills

Residential architecture

Construction delivery

Project coordination

Revit

AutoCAD

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview of the Role

Architect or Technologist job in London, working on large-scale residential developments across all RIBA stages. The role combines design development and technical delivery, including consultant coordination, planning, Building Regulations and construction-stage responsibilities. You will work with clients, contractors, consultants and internal project teams to support projects through delivery.

Practice & Project Information

This established architectural practice works across multiple sectors, with this position focused on residential development. Projects include large-scale schemes for housebuilders and private developers. The role involves technical design, planning, consultant coordination and construction delivery, with exposure to Building Safety Regulator processes, Higher-Risk Buildings, fire remediation and façade packages where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across all RIBA stages, supporting design development and technical delivery
• Coordinate external consultants and internal project teams throughout project development
• Manage client and contractor relationships and maintain project documentation
• Prepare and coordinate technical information in line with UK Building Regulations
• Lead planning processes where required, liaising with planning authorities and consultees
• Contribute to Building Safety Regulator applications, Higher-Risk Building processes and technical packages where applicable

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven professional experience within residential architecture and development
• Experience delivering large-scale residential projects through construction
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, technical requirements and relevant space standards
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and supporting architectural team members
• Familiarity with Building Safety Regulator applications, Higher-Risk Buildings and Gateway processes
• Architectural software experience, with Revit preferred and knowledge of AutoCAD

Benefits and Package

Hybrid working for up to two days per week after probation, flexible working hours, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contributions, paid professional memberships, CPD opportunities, wellbeing support, death in service cover, discretionary Christmas bonus and loyalty incentives.

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.