Architect - Rare Client Side Opportunity

Grõ Careers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-driven developer in North/East London is seeking a recently qualified architect to work on high-end residential projects ranging from £50m-£500m+. This in-house position offers the chance to directly influence design from the client side while collaborating with top architectural studios. Key benefits include a significant salary increase from practice, structured mentorship, and an excellent work-life balance in a world-class environment.

Benefits

On-site gym

Personal trainer

Structured mentorship

Extensive benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified architect with experience in a UK-based practice.
• Familiar with RIBA stages 0-4 and UK planning processes.
• Ability to manage external consultants and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architectural studios on high-end projects.
• Influence design direction for substantial development projects.
• Work closely with the internal design team.

Skills

Proven UK-based practice experience

Knowledge of UK planning and design processes

Confident managing consultants

Creative thinker

Education

Recently Qualified Architect

Job description

Shape design from the inside | Award-Winning Developer | North/East London

Salary: Substantial uplift from practice + extensive benefits

Ever wondered what it's like to shape design from the client side - where your ideas drive real-world impact, not just drawings?

This is your chance.

A rare and exclusive opportunity to join a design-driven developer as an in-house architect, working on high-end London developments from concept through planning (RIBA 0-4).

You'll collaborate with leading architectural studios, influence early-stage design direction, and work directly with the internal design team on mixed-use projects ranging from £50m-£500m+.

Why you'll love it

• Strategic and hands-on - stay close to design while shaping results.
• Regular hours, real work/life balance - no late-night deadlines.
• A developer with exceptionally low turnover and a world-class environment (on-site gym, personal trainer, and much more).
• Structured mentorship and clear routes to leadership.
• Significant salary step-up from practice, plus healthcare, bonus, and extensive benefits.

The ideal profile

• Recently Qualified Architect with proven UK-based practice experience
• Strong knowledge of UK planning and design processes (RIBA 0-4)
• Confident managing consultants and presenting to stakeholders
• Creative thinker with a practical streak

Take the leap.

Apply exclusively via Grõ Careers to discover what life on the client side really looks like.

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