Architect - Commercial & Hospitality

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in London seeks an experienced Architect for commercial and hospitality projects. This role involves both concept design and technical delivery across RIBA Stages 1-5. Candidates should have 3+ years UK experience and proficiency in Revit. A supportive work environment with competitive salary and hybrid working options is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working options

Paid professional memberships

Wellness initiatives

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ UK post-qualification experience in practice.
• Strong visual and verbal presentation skills if front-end focused.
• Solid knowledge of UK building regulations and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and development of commercial and hospitality projects.
• Producing high-quality technical drawings and 3D models in Revit.
• Engaging directly with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Architect with 3+ years’ UK experience

Strong commercial architecture portfolio

Proven experience across RIBA Stages 3–5

Revit proficiency

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Excellent communication skills

Highly organised

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Architect – Commercial & Hospitality Projects

London | Permanent | £43,000–£53,000 (DOE)

We have exciting opportunities within a well-established, award-winning practice’s Commercial team, working across high-quality commercial developments, mixed-use schemes, and hospitality projects.

This is a hands-on role that offers exposure to both front-end concept design and technical delivery, with the chance to focus on hotel projects at early design stages or technical stages, depending on your strengths. You will work across RIBA Stages 1-3 or RIBA Stages 3–5, collaborating with talented teams to deliver innovative, high-quality architecture for a range of UK-based projects.

What makes you good at your job:

• Architect with 3+ years’ UK post-qualification experience in practice
• Strong commercial architecture portfolio; UK mixed-use & hotel experience highly desirable
• Proven experience across RIBA Stages 3–5
• Revit proficiency is essential
• Solid knowledge of UK building regulations and planning processes
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with clients, consultants, and contractors
• Highly organised with the ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities

If hospitality design-focused:

Front-end: 4+ years’ PQE, strong visual and verbal presentation skills, confident with Revit.

What the role includes:

• Leading and contributing to the design and development of commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality projects
• Producing high-quality technical drawings, 3D models, and presentation material in Revit
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept through to completion
• Engaging directly with clients and stakeholders
• Coordinating consultant information and resolving design and site issues
• Delivering both front-end concept work or detailed technical packages for hotel projects, depending on expertise

Why join us:

You’ll be joining a design-led, collaborative studio that values creativity, technical excellence, and professional development.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (£43k–£53k DOE)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working options (1 day WFH)
• Paid professional memberships and CPD support
• Wellness initiatives, cultural activities, and regular socials
• A supportive environment with clear career progression opportunities

If you have strong commercial project experience — or are a designer with hotel expertise (concept or technical) — we’d love to hear from you.