Architect (Residential)

Architecture Social; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Fully funded ARB/RIBA memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing benefits and yoga classes

Regular social events

Job summary

Architecture Social in London is seeking a Residential Architect to lead large-scale residential developments through planning, technical design and delivery.

You will coordinate BIM models in Revit, ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, and mentor junior team members within a design-led, collaborative studio. This role involves flexible working one day per week and opportunities for career progression on award-winning schemes.

Qualifications

• Arb-registered Architect with experience delivering residential projects within a UK practice (3+ years PQE).
• Strong experience on large-scale residential developments.
• Excellent Stage 4 technical design and delivery experience.
• Proficient Revit skills to produce and coordinate detailed technical packages.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, construction detailing and technical coordination.
• Experience managing consultant teams and coordinating project information.
• Confident client-facing and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple project priorities.
• Proactive, collaborative and detail-oriented approach.
• Flexible working, 1 day a week working from home.
• Pension contributions.
• Fully funded professional memberships including ARB and RIBA.
• Additional holiday benefits, including an extended office closure over Christmas.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Regular social events and sports teams.
• Corporate gym discounts, wellbeing initiatives and yoga classes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and additional wellbeing benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate large-scale residential projects through key RIBA stages, with a focus on Stage 4 technical design and project delivery.
• Develop and oversee detailed technical packages, construction drawings and coordinated Revit models.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and stakeholders to manage project information and resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure projects comply with UK Building Regulations, planning requirements and industry best practices.
• Support the delivery of high-quality residential schemes from design development through to construction.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Contribute to design reviews, quality assurance processes and project delivery strategies.
• Play an active role within a collaborative studio culture that values innovation, sustainability and design excellence.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical design

Client liaison

Mentoring juniors

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

A leading architecture and design practice is looking for a Residential Architect to join its growing team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale residential developments within an award-winning studio known for delivering exceptional architecture and masterplanning projects. You'll join a collaborative environment where design quality, technical excellence and career progression are genuinely valued, with the opportunity to play a key role on complex projects through planning, technical design and delivery stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate large-scale residential projects through key RIBA stages, with a particular focus on Stage 4 technical design and project delivery.
• Develop and oversee detailed technical packages, construction drawings and coordinated Revit models.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and stakeholders to manage project information and resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure projects comply with UK Building Regulations, planning requirements and industry best practice.
• Support the delivery of high-quality residential schemes from design development through to construction.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Contribute to design reviews, quality assurance processes and project delivery strategies.
• Play an active role within a collaborative studio culture that values innovation, sustainability and design excellence.

Key Requirements

• ARB-registered Architect with experience delivering residential projects within a UK practice (3+ years PQE)
• Strong experience on large-scale residential developments.
• Excellent Stage 4 technical design and delivery experience.
• Proficient Revit skills with the ability to produce and coordinate detailed technical packages.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, construction detailing and technical coordination.
• Experience managing consultant teams and coordinating project information.
• Confident client-facing and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple project priorities.
• Proactive, collaborative and detail-oriented approach.
• Flexible working, 1 day a week working from home.
• Pension contributions.
• Fully funded professional memberships including ARB and RIBA.
• Additional holiday benefits, including an extended office closure over Christmas.
• Season ticket loan scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Regular social events and sports teams.
• Corporate gym discounts, wellbeing initiatives and yoga classes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and additional wellbeing benefits.
• and more!

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Residential Architect looking to take the next step in their career. You'll work on high-profile large-scale residential projects, gain exposure to complex technical delivery challenges, and join a highly respected design-led practice that offers genuine progression, support and long-term career development. If you're passionate about residential design, strong at Stage 4 and enjoy delivering high-quality projects, this is a role not to be missed.