Project Architect

Hunter Dunning; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a design-led architecture studio in Central London as a Project Architect focusing on residential regeneration and heritage projects. This role involves overseeing technical delivery, coordinating with teams, and managing design details. You'll work in a supportive culture with opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

21 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service

Financial support for professional training

Individual training plan and development support

Support towards a Principal Designer role

Flexible, supportive culture

Qualifications

• ARB registered with a minimum of 5 years post-Part II experience.
• Experience across all RIBA stages, particularly Stages 3 to 5.
• Skilled in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical design packages from RIBA Stage 4 to completion.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and specialist subcontractors.
• Monitor construction progress and site delivery.

Skills

Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations

Technical design development

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Revit or similar

English proficiency

Education

ARB registration

Minimum of 5 years post-Part II experience

Job description

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A Project Architect job is now available to join a design-led architecture studio based in Central London, focusing on residential regeneration, conversions, and heritage projects. This role offers the chance to take responsibility across technical stages and work closely with senior team members in a small but experienced practice.

The studio delivers thoughtful architecture that balances practicality and character. Their work spans new-build housing, refurbishment, listed buildings, and strategic masterplans. With a strong pipeline of large-scale residential projects in London, the team is seeking an experienced Architect with confidence in technical delivery.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop technical design packages from RIBA Stage 4 through to completion
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and specialist subcontractors
• Manage integration between new-build and refurbishment elements
• Oversee design detailing, sequencing, and material specifications
• Monitor construction progress and site delivery alongside colleagues
• Maintain quality and accuracy in technical documentation and contractor communication.

Required Skills & Experience

• ARB registered with a minimum of 5 years post-Part II experience
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and National Described Space Standards
• Experience across all RIBA stages, particularly Stages 3 to 5
• Skilled in AutoCAD with working knowledge of Revit or similar
• Clear communication and coordination skills across project teams
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Existing experience as a Principal Designer is welcomed, but not essential - training support and funding provided.

What you get back

• Support and paid training towards a Principal Designer role, if desired
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays, with 2 additional days per year of service after 2 years (up to a maximum of 30 days)
• Financial support for professional training
• Individual training plan and development support.
• Flexible, supportive culture and exposure to all project stages.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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Referral

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