Experienced Project Architect for a Development and Design consultancy

9B Careers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Development and Design consultancy in City Of London is seeking a fully qualified architect with at least 7 years of experience managing construction projects on-site. You will oversee the execution of detail design during construction, ensuring compliance and quality. Strong project and budget management skills are essential. This role demands a proven track record in delivering complex projects and knowledge of UK Building Regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience managing construction projects on-site.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality, large, complex projects.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction management and ensure design integrity.
• Oversee execution of detail design during construction.
• Manage refurbishment work on residential projects.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Detail design execution

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Education

Fully qualified architect

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading Development and Design consultancy, designing and developing multi-use schemes. Acting as architect and developer, they have delivered award-winning hospitality and residential projects in London and the UK. They are based in west London and looking for a fully qualified architect with a minimum of 7 years’ experience managing construction projects on-site with strong project and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction management and act as architect and developer to ensure the integrity of design and build quality.
• Oversee execution of detail design during construction and administer contracts to ensure compliance and performance.
• Ensure building regulation compliance, critical appraisal of sub-contract proposals, project programming and on-site delivery with quality control.
• Manage refurbishment work and work on residential projects; experience with listed buildings is key.
• Drive design excellence while delivering high-quality, large, complex projects and demonstrating effective project management and leadership.

Qualifications and Skills

• Fully qualified architect with a minimum of 7 years’ experience managing construction projects on-site.
• Strong project and budget management skills.
• Extensive experience in execution of detail design during construction, contract administration, regulatory compliance, and appraisal of sub-contract proposals.
• Experience on residential projects and listed buildings is essential.
• Attention to detail and strong visual awareness; experience from design development through to managing construction contracts and refurbishment.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality, large, complex projects; good project management and leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, construction technology, UK planning policies, and procurement methods.
• Excellent written and spoken English and strong communication and organizational skills.
• Full working experience of Vectorworks is preferred.