Freelance Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized architecture firm is seeking a Freelance Architect in London with strong technical skills, particularly in heritage and Stage 4/construction. The role involves significant design responsibility and requires proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, alongside experience with listed buildings and UK statutory regulations. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills, particularly in Heritage and Stage 4/construction.
• Ability to prioritise and manage challenging deadlines, working independently.
• Confident, positive communicator with clients and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Significant design responsibility and ownership.
• Work with senior team members in the design process.

Skills

Advanced AutoCAD skills

Proficiency in Revit

Experience working with listed/heritage buildings

Expertise in RIBA Stages 4 and beyond

Excellent design and spatial planning abilities

Strong time management and organisational skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Effective communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in architecture or construction

Job description

Job Description

Greig & Stephenson Architects: Freelance Architect (Experienced in Heritage, Stage 4/Construction Focus)

About Us

We have a fortunate specialism in the design of public market buildings and their associated public realm. The work we undertake is people and community-focused, often working with heritage assets, blending new and old architectures, striving for innovative sustainable solutions, while always seeking to catalyse life and activity in our towns and cities.

Increasingly, our markets are not just about the traders on the ground floor – they’re about creating versatile spaces which contribute to the life of a place from early morning to late evening. Our work considers markets from a macro-scale of how they contribute to the wider urban context, right down to the micro-scale of how an individual trades.

Within the context of the market, we are also involved with other complementary uses that contribute to the richness of the place, such as office or start-up space, restaurants, leisure, residential and public realm.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a freelance experienced Architect with strong technical skills, particularly in Heritage and Stage 4/construction. This role offers significant design responsibility and ownership, supported by our senior team members.

Key Requirements

To be considered, candidates should ideally meet most or all of the following criteria:

• Relevant qualifications in architecture or construction
• Advanced AutoCAD skills (essential)
• Proficiency in Revit (highly desirable)
• Experience working with listed/heritage buildings
• In-depth knowledge of UK statutory regulations
• Expertise in RIBA Stages 4 and beyond
• Excellent design and spatial planning abilities
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage challenging deadlines, working independently and proactively
• Effective communication and collaboration with team members, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Confident, positive communicator with clients and project stakeholders
• Ideal location London
• **We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role**