Senior Architect

Hunter Dunning Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

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

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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