Project Lead Architect - London

Maccreanor Lavington; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent architectural practice in London is seeking a Project Lead Architect to lead residential projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in large-scale housing, strong leadership abilities, and an ARB registration. You'll be the main point of contact for clients and oversee the project team, ensuring collaboration and creativity. The position offers diverse benefits including a hybrid working model, professional development support, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

ARB fees

Professional CPD training budget

24+ days annual leave

Hybrid working for 40% of working time

Working abroad opportunities

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Income protection cover and life insurance

Wellbeing services, including 24 hour GP services & counselling support

Enhanced parental leave and pay

Social impact volunteering opportunities

Monthly lunch

Cycle to work scheme

Dr Bike workshops and surgeries

Flu vaccines

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Must be ARB registered.
• Experience in large-scale housing projects essential.
• Experience at RIBA Stage 4+ required.
• Leadership and project management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Steer the project team and keep the programme on track.
• Create a collaborative environment for the project team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client management

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Education

ARB registered

Experience of large-scale housing projects in the UK

Experience working at RIBA Stage 4+

BRPD competency or working towards qualification

Project leadership experience

Job description

Project Lead Architect

Department: Architecture

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, UK

Compensation: £50,000 - £70,000 / year

Description

Maccreanor Lavington is a multi-award winning, design led architectural practice with offices in London and Rotterdam. Our vision is to create places where all can thrive, and we keep this at the forefront as we design. We work at scale, from whole city master plans to single storey dwellings, and have a team of people dedicated in the pursuit of good quality sustainable architecture.

We currently have an opportunity for a senior Architect with experience of leading projects in the residential sector. We are particularly interested in meeting people whose design ethos and aspirations align with our own, have experience working at later stages, leading teams, and managing the client relationship.

Key Responsibilities

As the project lead you be the first point of call for all project related activity, coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, whilst steering the project team and keep the programme on track. You'll be an excellent communicator, a good leader, and able to create an environment within the project where creativity, collaboration, focus can flourish, and people can do their best work.

Notable skills, knowledge and expertise

Education and Experience

• ARB registered
• Previous experience of large-scale housing projects in the UK is essential
• Previous experience working at RIBA Stage 4+ essential
• BRPD competency, or open to working towards qualification
• Project leadership experience essential

Personal skills

• Leadership skills
• Client management
• Project coordination
• Personable with good humour
• Self-awareness and committed to own professional development
• Highly motivated and engaged in architecture and design
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both in person at in the virtual sphere
• Attention to detail, critical reasoning, and good problem solving skills
• Good focus and ability to organise self

Benefits of working here

We offer a range of benefits including:

• ARB fees
• Professional CPD training budget
• 24+ days annual leave
• Hybrid working for 40% of working time
• Working abroad opportunities
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Income protection cover and life insurance
• Wellbeing services, including 24 hour GP services & counselling support
• Enhanced parental leave and pay
• Social impact volunteering opportunities
• Monthly lunch
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dr Bike workshops and surgeries
• Flu vaccines
• Discretionary bonus

And lots more.