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Senior Architect

Hunter Dunning Limited

City of Westminster

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GBP 50,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

A leading construction firm in Soho is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the technical delivery of high-profile commercial office fit-out projects. The successful candidate will have strong architectural experience, excellent technical detailing skills, and the ability to represent the practice effectively on-site. This role offers a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000, along with professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£50,000 - £60,000 salary
Pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus Christmas closure
Support for professional memberships and CPD
Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

  • Senior-level architectural experience within commercial office fit-out projects.
  • Excellent technical detailing and construction knowledge.
  • Ability to integrate naturally within a tier 1 contractor team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical delivery of commercial office fit-out schemes during RIBA Stages 4-5.
  • Provide on-site architectural leadership within the contractor's office.
  • Act as the primary liaison between the contractor team and the practice's studio.

Skills

Architectural experience in commercial office fit-out projects
Expertise in RIBA Stages 4-5
Technical detailing knowledge
Strong communication skills
Ability to work autonomously
Sociable and personable
Comfortable in high-pressure environments
Confidence as on-the-ground representative
Job description

Senior Architect Job in Soho, London

Senior Architect Job in Soho, step into a pivotal role driving high-profile commercial office fit-out projects from within a tier 1 contractor's environment. A rare opportunity to lead technical delivery while acting as the practice's on-the-ground representative.

As the practice expands they are seeking a confident Senior Architect with strong technical acumen and the ability to integrate seamlessly within a contractor-led setting; representing the practice, driving coordination, and safeguarding design intent throughout delivery.

Role & Responsibilities
  • Lead the technical delivery of commercial office fit-out schemes during RIBA Stages 4-5
  • Provide on-site architectural leadership within the contractor's office
  • Act as the primary liaison between the contractor team and the practice's studio
  • Coordinate construction information, technical drawings, and specifications
  • Resolve technical queries efficiently while upholding design intent
  • Monitor compliance, quality and buildability on site
  • Manage clear, accurate information flow back to the Reigate team
  • Build strong working relationships with contractor project managers, package managers and subcontractors
  • Represent the practice professionally in a fast-paced delivery environment
Required Skills & Experience
  • Senior-level architectural experience within commercial office fit-out projects
  • Expertise in RIBA Stages 4-5, including construction-stage delivery
  • Excellent technical detailing and construction knowledge
  • Strong communication, confident decision-making and autonomous working ability
  • Sociable and personable, able to integrate naturally within a tier 1 contractor team
  • Comfortable in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with competing demands
  • Confidence to act as the practice's on-the-ground representative
What you get back
  • £50,000 - £60,000 salary
  • Pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus Christmas closure
  • Support for professional memberships and CPD
  • Ongoing professional development and clear career progression
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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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