Lead Architect – Bespoke Luxury Homes

Neil Dusheiko; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas closure with extra leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employer pension contribution

Pet-friendly studio

Job summary

Neil Dusheiko Architects, based in Islington, seeks an experienced architect with a passion for beautifully crafted residential architecture. The role involves leading private homes from concept through to completion, working directly with clients, consultants and contractors, and contributing to the practice’s design direction.

You will manage projects across all RIBA stages with hands-on involvement, requiring strong design judgement, technical ability and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of UK experience post-Part 3 qualification or equivalent if not ARB registered.
• Led at least two high-end private residential projects from concept through completion.
• Extensive experience working directly with private domestic clients.
• Excellent design, technical and detailing skills.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, Building Regulations and construction.
• Experience administering building contracts and managing projects on site.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Exceptional candidates not yet ARB registered but with equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead own projects through all RIBA work stages, collaborating with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Oversee design process from concept design to site completion, ensuring design intent is realized.
• Collaborate with the team to shape the practice’s design direction and develop skills.
• Take ownership and provide leadership across projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Design excellence

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Tools

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Neil Dusheiko Architects, based in Islington, seeks an experienced architect with a passion for beautifully crafted residential architecture. The role involves leading private homes from concept through to completion, working directly with clients, consultants and contractors, and contributing to the practice’s design direction.

You will manage projects across all RIBA stages with hands-on involvement, requiring strong design judgement, technical ability and leadership.