Senior Architect

Hunter Dunning Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in London seeks a Senior Architect to lead significant cultural or educational projects, enhancing their prestigious portfolio. The position requires strong technical skills and a collaborative spirit, alongside experience in conservation and masterplanning. With a competitive salary of £44,000 - £56,000 and hybrid working options, this role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Cycle-to-work

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with 3+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in conservation, masterplanning, and educational or cultural projects.
• Excellent technical design skills with understanding of construction detailing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of a major cultural or educational project.
• Oversee project teams and coordinate consultant inputs.
• Manage client relationships and business development opportunities.

Skills

Technical design skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Construction detailing

Client management

Education

ARB registration

Tools

NBS software

Job description

Senior Architect – Bermondsey, London

Senior Architect job in Bermondsey, London. A Senior Architect role is available with a highly respected London practice, known for delivering award-winning cultural and heritage architecture. This role offers a key leadership position within the studio, leading the design and delivery of a significant project in central London.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical and design skills across conservation, masterplanning, and contemporary interventions within historic contexts. AABC accreditation or progress towards accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a major cultural or educational project through all RIBA stages
• Oversee project teams and coordinate consultant input across disciplines
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development opportunities
• Support bids, proposals, and presentations for future projects
• Ensure design and technical quality are maintained throughout all project stages

Required Skills & Experience

• ARB-registered Architect with 3+ years' post-qualification experience
• Proven experience across conservation, masterplanning, and education or cultural projects
• Excellent technical design skills and a strong understanding of construction detailing
• Confident in leading projects and managing client and stakeholder relationships
• Skilled in Revit, AutoCAD, and NBS software
• AABC accreditation is desirable (or working towards)

What you get back

• £44,000 - £56,000
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Employee assistance programme, pension scheme, and life assurance
• Bonus scheme, cycle-to-work, and season ticket loan

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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Referral

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