Architect

Hunter Dunning; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Architect in Waterloo, London, with a leading employee-owned practice known for high-end residential and commercial designs. You will work on projects up to £50 million in value, benefiting from a range of perks including hybrid working, comprehensive health packages, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

4% pension

Life assurance

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Annual reviews

CPD support

20 days holiday

Social sports & events

Secure bike storage

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's professional experience in a UK practice.
• Experience with bespoke high-end properties and RIBA stages 3 and 4.
• Confident in client and contractor interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of high-end residential and commercial projects.
• Prepare and develop detailed drawings and documents.
• Work through all RIBA stages from concept to completion.

Skills

Graphic skills

3D design ability

Attention to detail

Education

Part III Architect qualification

Portfolio demonstrating RIBA stages

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

InDesign

Photoshop

Sketch Up

Job description

Architect Job in Waterloo, London

Architect job now available in Waterloo, London! An Architect opportunity is now available in Waterloo, London, to join an award-winning, employee-owned architecture and interiors practice. The role offers the chance to work across a range of high-end residential and commercial schemes throughout London, with project values ranging from £1m to £50m.

Now fully employee-owned, the practice offers a comprehensive package of financial and lifestyle benefits upon joining. Recognised in the 'Good Employer Guide', they have a low staff turnover and promote a healthy work-life balance. Team members are trusted to manage their own time and workload, allowing flexibility around childcare and other personal commitments.

With over 15 years of experience across UK and international projects, the studio has built a strong reputation for producing exciting, contemporary architecture and interiors. Their portfolio includes bespoke private housing, high-spec penthouses, boutique hotels, and small residential schemes. They also deliver mixed-use and non-residential projects, showcasing their versatility. Collaborations with some of the UK's leading practices further highlight their commitment to quality and high design standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of high-end residential mews properties and one-off apartments/penthouses, plus large apartment buildings and mixed-use schemes ranging from £1m to £40m in construction value
• Work through all RIBA stages from concept to completion
• Prepare and develop drawings, models and images, and other documents related to design
• Produce detailed technical construction information on the project
• Work within a small project team
• Use Revit / AutoCAD on a daily basis
• Supervise more junior team members
• Report to Seniors and Directors.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualified as a Part III Architect, with a minimum of 1 year's professional working experience in a UK practice
• Experience working on bespoke high-end properties, mews houses, apartments/hospitality/heritage projects is essential
• Excellent graphic skills and 3D design ability - using InDesign, Photoshop and Sketch Up, and other rendering software
• Able to demonstrate a project that you have worked on through all RIBA stages, with strengths in stages 3 and 4
• Confident in working through detailed design, technical design, and delivery stages of projects
• Able to demonstrate work that is all yours in a well-presented portfolio
• Technically minded and a good eye for detail
• Ideally, you will have worked in a small to medium-sized practice specialising in bespoke projects
• Experience working through all RIBA stages of a small, beautifully crafted project
• A proficient user of Revit or AutoCAD, worked on live projects within the UK
• Be presentable and confident with both client and contractor facing responsibilities
• Excellent English, both written and verbal + eligible to work in the UK.

What you get back

• £38,000 - £50,000
• 4% pension, life assurance & health insurance
• Discretionary bonus + annual reviews
• Hybrid working (1 day WFH), flexible hours (10:00-4:30 core)
• RIBA fees paid, CPD support, Part 3 study leave & funding
• Annual office trips (e.g. Berlin, Amsterdam), Drawing Gym
• Cycle scheme, eye tests, flu jabs, social sports & events
• Showers and secure bike storage
• 20 days holiday, rising with service + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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Referral

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