Architect- ArchiCAD

Planning Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced annual leave

Bonus scheme

PD & career progression

Meaningful projects

Collaborative studio

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Planning Recruitment is assisting a design-led architecture practice in Central London to recruit an Architect with strong ArchiCAD skills for residential-led projects.

You will lead projects from design development through delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality architecture and compliance with UK regulations. The role offers hybrid working, growth opportunities and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• ARB Registered Architect (preferred).
• Architecture degree or equivalent qualification.
• Proven project running within UK architectural practice.
• Strong residential project experience, incl. housing, masterplanning, retrofit and regeneration schemes.
• Excellent ArchiCAD skills are essential.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction detailing.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, proactive and passionate about delivering exceptional architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects through multiple RIBA stages, with a focus on technical delivery.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce and review high-quality technical drawing packages using ArchiCAD.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources.
• Attend client meetings and present design proposals with confidence.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest design and technical standards.
• Mentor and support junior members of the team where appropriate.

Skills

ArchiCAD

Project management

Residential projects

UK regulations

Education

ARB Registered Architect

Architecture degree

Job description

Architect – ArchiCAD | Residential, Regeneration & Masterplanning

Location:Central London

Job Type:Full-time, Permanent

Salary:Competitive, dependent on experience

My client is a design-led architecture practice with a strong focus on creating sustainable, people-centred places. Their work spans residential, masterplanning, retrofit and regeneration projects, delivering thoughtful, high-quality schemes that positively impact communities and the built environment.

They are now looking to appoint a talented Architect with strong project running and delivery experience to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects and working collaboratively through all stages of the design and delivery process.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading projects from design development through to completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring successful project delivery. Working predominantly on residential-led schemes, including housing, masterplans, retrofit and regeneration projects, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality architecture that responds to both client aspirations and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects through multiple RIBA stages, with a focus on technical delivery.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce and review high-quality technical drawing packages using ArchiCAD.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources.
• Attend client meetings and present design proposals with confidence.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest design and technical standards.
• Mentor and support junior members of the team where appropriate.

About You

• ARB Registered Architect (preferred).
• Degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification.
• Proven project running and delivery experience within UK architectural practice.
• Strong residential project experience, ideally including housing, masterplanning, retrofit and regeneration schemes.
• Excellent ArchiCAD skills are essential.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction detailing.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, proactive and passionate about delivering exceptional architecture.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, socially and environmentally focused projects.
• Supportive and collaborative studio environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

*Where we indicate a band of PQE for a role, this indicates how long we would expect an architectural professional to take to gain the level of experience required in an appropriate context. It does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE who can demonstrate that they have acquired the relevant experience.