Architect - Development Consultant (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading architectural consultancy is seeking a part-time Architect - Development Consultant in Central London. In this role, you will lead strategic development studies, facilitate workshops, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to shape influential project briefs. Ideal for architects with hands-on experience in early-stage development looking to expand their impact without leaving their current roles. Apply now to explore this unique opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in architecture, urban design, or development.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Working knowledge of appraisals, feasibility logic and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage development studies and strategy.
• Coordinate inputs from planning, design, and commercial specialists.
• Deliver high-quality reports and outcome-focused documents.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Education

RIBA Part 1-3 qualified architect or urban designer

Tools

Excel

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16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Step beyond architecture. Shape the earliest, most influential decisions in development!

This is a standout opportunity for an architecturally trained professional to operate at the intersection of design, strategy, and commercial development.

If you’re curious about how major urban projects are shaped from day one, before design begins, this part-time, project-based consultancy role offers high-impact exposure and a low-risk route into strategic development.

The Opportunity…

Join a Central London firm working with some of the UK’s most forward-thinking landowners, developers, and city-makers. Specialising in the earliest stages of development, they guide clients through feasibility, capacity, investment strategy, and value-driven briefing… all before design teams are typically brought on board.

Working across complex urban sites, mixed-use schemes, and innovation districts, the team uses financial insight, planning expertise, and 3D thinking to help clients make smarter decisions, faster!

The Role…

You will be appointed to a single live project (4 to 12 weeks at a time), acting as lead consultant.

It’s a client-facing, strategic role….shaping briefs, running workshops, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

• Lead early-stage development studies and strategy
• Facilitate live 3D informed workshops with clients and consultants
• Coordinate inputs from planning, design, and commercial specialists
• Deliver high-quality reports and outcome-focused documents
• Monitor project performance, scope, and timelines
• Collaborate with analysts and tech leads

Who This Is For…

This role is ideal for a design-led thinker who wants to move upstream …. to influence vision and value before design begins!

• An architect (or urban designer) with strong RIBA 0 to 3 experience
• Curious about planning, development or commercial strategy
• Equally confident with Excel and early-stage design thinking
• Looking to expand your impact without leaving your current role (yet)

What You Will Need…

• 5+ years’ experience in architecture, urban design, or development
• A solid grasp of UK early stage development and planning
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Working knowledge of appraisals, feasibility logic and spreadsheets
• Confidence in leading teams and managing scope
• A proactive, collaborative approach and attention to detail
• Availability to work 1 to 2 days per week, on-site in Central London
• Engagement: Part-time, project-by-project
• Duration: 4 to 12 weeks per project
• Location: Central London (office-based only)
• Start: July to September 2025 (flexible)

What Comes Next…

This project-based model is how the consultancy hires all team members… it ensures mutual fit and alignment before committing long-term. If things go well, you may be invited to continue on future projects or transition into a permanent role.

Many of the current team joined in exactly this way.

Why Apply?...

Because you want more…

More strategic influence. More creativity. More clarity on how big decisions get made.

This is a chance to gain rare, behind-the-scenes exposure to strategic development consulting, without stepping away from your career overnight.

It’s the perfect launchpad into something new… or perhaps simply a meaningful extension of what you already do!

Ready to explore it? Send your CV ASAP! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis…. early interest encouraged.