Architect 3+ years PQE - Commercial Projects

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based design practice seeks an experienced Architect with 3-5 years of post-Part 3 experience. The role emphasizes a collaborative approach on masterplans, residential, and commercial projects, requiring strong technical skills and alignment with socially driven design. Benefits include competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, profit-related bonus, and a hybrid work option.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Profit-related bonus

Healthcare cash plan

ARB fees covered

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Annual practice study trip

Cycle to work scheme

1 day a week working from home

Qualifications

• 3 years’ post-Part 3 experience in practice required.
• Proficient in Vectorworks and Revit.
• Strong design and delivery experience from RIBA Stage 3.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse portfolio of masterplans and projects.
• Engage with clients and contractors.
• Contribute to a socially responsive design approach.

Job description

Job Description

A design led practice is seeking an experienced Architect with 3–5 years’ post-Part 3 experience to join a London-based studio with a strong emphasis on regeneration-led design.

You’ll become part of a collaborative team working on a diverse portfolio of masterplans, residential and commercial projects. The role involves working through all project stages, engaging with clients and contractors, and contributing to a socially responsive design approach.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-Part 3 experience in practice
• Proficiency in both Vectorworks and Revit
• Strong experience in design and delivery from RIBA Stage 3 onwards
• Good technical and detailing skills
• Familiarity with relevant UK building standards and the UK construction industry
• Experience across a range of project types, scales, and complexities
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in client-facing roles and internal knowledge sharing
• Alignment with the practice’s socially driven design ethos
• Enthusiasm to grow professionally and mentor junior team members
• Experience using NBS Specification highly desirable
• The right to live and work in the UK

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with RIBA salary benchmarks
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Additional leave for your birthday, one volunteering day, and an optional day for festivals not covered by UK holidays
• Profit-related bonus (following a qualifying period)
• ARB fees covered
• Enrolment in the RIBA pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan and access to an extensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual practice study trip to a city of architectural significance
• Cycle to work scheme
• 1 day a week working from home