Architect

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major construction recruitment agency is looking for a motivated Project Architect for an exciting contract role in London and Surrey. The successful candidate will lead projects from concept to delivery, manage a small team, and ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations. Ideal candidates will have considerable experience with complex projects, be ARB registered, and skilled in design software including Revit and AutoCAD. This freelance position offers competitive pay of £40-45 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and delivering architectural projects.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements for UK projects.
• Ability to mentor and lead a small team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to delivery.
• Manage a team of assistants and coordinate design teams.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations.

Skills

Experience on complex projects

Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations

Design software skills (Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Enscape/V-Ray)

Excellent communication skills

Passion for design excellence

Education

ARB registered (RIBA Part 3 desirable)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Enscape/V-Ray

Job description

Project Architect - Contract Role (London & Surrey)

Start Date: ASAP (Candidates on notice will be considered)

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Architect to join our client, a major construction company to support them with the architectural design of multidisciplinary projects across London and Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of works including rail, transportation, urban redevelopment, energy, residential and commercial projects. They have had an influx of projects in rail, aviation and energy to candidates with experience in these areas are ideal.

Projects are based in London, Surrey, Midland's regions.

This is a freelance role paying £40-45ph (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full lifecycle - from concept to delivery.
• Manage and mentor a small team of assistants.
• Develop and sustain strong client relationships.
• Deliver design solutions aligned with client briefs and site context
• Produce high-quality design deliverables and presentations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and specialist consultants.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and project budgets.

Ideal candidates will have / be:

• ARB registered (RIBA Part 3 desirable) with proven experience on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience across varied sectors, ideally including education, transportation, commercial, and public buildings.
• Skilled in design software: Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Enscape/V-Ray.
• Ability to translate concepts into detailed designs and deliver projects to completion.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Passionate about design excellence and collaborative working