Project architect or Part 2

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave

Career progression

London projects exposure

Team social events

Collaborative studio culture

Job summary

Zulufish in London is seeking a project architect to lead high-end residential projects from concept to completion. The role offers ownership of projects, collaboration with interior designers, construction teams and joinery specialists, and exposure to every design stage.

Ideally you will have 5+ years UK residential project experience and strong technical detailing, with ARB registration desirable. The salary starts around £40k+ depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ UK residential project experience as project architect.
• Proven experience leading small to medium residential projects.
• Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processes.
• Experience delivering projects across all RIBA work stages.
• Strong coordination of consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-end residential projects across all RIBA stages.
• Manage multiple projects from concept to completion.
• Produce high-quality planning and construction drawings.
• Coordinate structural, M&E, planning consultants and suppliers.
• Collaborate with interior design, construction, and joinery teams.
• Attend and chair client and consultant meetings.
• Carry out site inspections and resolve construction issues.
• Review drawings for accuracy and buildability.
• Monitor project programmes and budgets.
• Mentor junior team members and uphold design standards.

Skills

Lead residential projects

Client meetings leadership

Organisational skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Zulufish is hiring a project architect or Part 2 to join its team in London.

Location: Chiswick, West London

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm

Salary: £40k+ per annum (dependent on experience)

About Zulufish

Zulufish is a fast-paced award-winning architecture and interior design-build studio (D&A), specialising in high-end residential projects across Prime Central and West London.

Our unique integrated approach combines architecture, interior design, construction and bespoke joinery under one roof, allowing us to deliver exceptional homes from concept through to completion. Every project is tailored to our clients, with a strong emphasis on creativity, technical excellence and meticulous attention to detail.

We are looking for an ambitious and talented project architect to join our growing architecture team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and delivering beautifully considered homes of the highest quality. The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience working closely with our interior designers, construction team, quantity surveyors and joinery specialists throughout every stage of the design and construction process.

As a growing practice, we offer genuine opportunities for career progression and are looking for someone who shares our passion for exceptional residential design.

The role

Reporting to the head of architecture, you will take responsibility for delivering residential projects and private homes across all RIBA work stages.

You will be managing projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on programme, within budget and to the highest design and technical standards.

Key responsibilities:

• lead high-end residential projects across all RIBA stages
• manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through to completion
• produce high-quality planning, technical and construction drawing packages along office standards
• coordinate consultants including structural engineers, M&E consultants, planning consultants and specialist suppliers
• work collaboratively with the interior design, construction and joinery teams
• attend, chair and lead client, consultant and site meetings
• carry out regular site inspections and resolve technical and construction issues
• review drawings and project information to ensure accuracy, coordination and buildability
• monitor project programmes, budgets and deliverables
• mentor and support junior architectural team members, when required
• maintain exceptional design, technical and presentation standards throughout every project

Skills and experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• minimum five years’ UK residential project experience as project architect
• proven experience leading small to medium residential projects
• strong technical detailing and construction knowledge
• experience delivering projects across all RIBA work stages
• excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processes
• outstanding AutoCAD skills (essential)
• proficiency in SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite desirable
• excellent written and spoken English
• strong organisational, communication and presentation skills
• confidence leading client meetings and coordinating consultant teams

Desirable skills and experience

ARB registered architect:

• experience with HRB’s and BSR
• experience with Grade I and II listed buildings and listed building consent
• experience with LTAs and dealing with building management

Personal attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• proactive, motivated and able to work independently
• commercially aware and solutions focused
• calm under pressure with excellent time management skills
• professional and confident when dealing with clients
• collaborative and supportive within a multidisciplinary team
• passionate about delivering exceptional architecture
• committed to producing accurate, coordinated and well-considered drawing packages

What we offer:

• competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing award-winning practice
• exposure to every stage of high-end residential architecture, interiors and construction
• opportunity to work on some of London’s finest private homes
• a collaborative studio environment with architecture, interiors, construction and joinery all under one roof
• regular team social events
• a supportive and friendly working culture that values quality, creativity and professional development