Senior Architect

Align Talent Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Membership support

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Align Talent Ltd. is seeking a Senior Architect in London to lead projects from concept to delivery, taking ownership of design development and technical workstreams. You will coordinate with consultants and internal teams on a diverse, design-led portfolio.

The role emphasizes sustainability, collaboration with clients, and the opportunity to mentor junior staff within a supportive studio. Hybrid working and progression are offered.

Qualifications

• ARB registration or RIBA Part 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering projects across multiple RIBA stages.
• Strong design, technical and detailing capabilities.
• Experience managing project workstreams and coordinating teams.
• Confident communication with clients and consultants.
• Passion for sustainable, innovative and people-focused architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from concept through delivery.
• Take ownership of design development and technical workstreams.
• Coordinate with consultants and wider project teams.
• Contribute to client presentations, design workshops and competitions.
• Oversee technical information and support construction-stage delivery.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support studio success.

Skills

ARB registration

RIBA Part 3

Delivery across RIBA stages

Design & detailing

Team coordination

Client & consultant comms

Sustainable architecture

Job description

Senior Architect

Location: Holborn, London

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum

Are you a Senior Architect looking for more creative influence, greater project ownership and the opportunity to work on meaningful, design-led projects?

An ambitious London architecture studio is looking for a talented Senior Architect to join its collaborative and growing team.

This is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of interesting and technically challenging projects, where design quality, sustainability and people are at the heart of everything.

You’ll have the freedom to contribute your ideas, take ownership of projects and build strong relationships with clients and consultants. You’ll also be part of a supportive studio that values your input, encourages professional development and offers genuine opportunities to progress.

If you’re a qualified Architect who enjoys combining creative design with technical delivery and wants to make a real impact, this could be an excellent next step.

Package

• £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Generous annual leave
• Professional development and training
• Support towards professional memberships and further study
• Career progression and mentorship opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive studio environment

Office: Holborn, London

Hours: Monday–Friday, standard office hours with flexibility

Duties

• Lead architectural projects from initial concept through to delivery
• Take ownership of design development and technical workstreams
• Coordinate with consultants and wider project teams
• Contribute to client presentations, design workshops and competitions
• Oversee technical information and support construction-stage delivery
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the studio's continued success

Requirements

• ARB registration / RIBA Part 3 or equivalent
• Proven experience delivering architectural projects across multiple RIBA stages
• Strong design, technical and detailing capabilities
• Experience managing project workstreams and coordinating teams
• Confident communication with clients and consultants
• A genuine passion for sustainable, innovative and people-focused architecture

Interested in finding out more?

If you’re looking for a Senior Architect role where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and you can take real ownership of exciting projects, we’d love to hear from you.