Senior Architect/Associate

Planning Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

28 days annual leave

Free lunches

Free coffee

Two work-from-home days per month

Work from abroad policy

Annual overseas team trip

Monthly international team dinners

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Planning Recruitment is seeking a Senior Architect/Associate in London to lead design and technical delivery of luxury residential schemes, including high-end refurbishments and listed buildings.

You will manage projects, clients and teams, ensuring top-tier execution while mentoring junior staff and liaising with contractors and consultants throughout all stages.

Qualifications

• ARB registration and a recognised degree in Architecture (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience delivering high-end or super prime residential projects in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of refurbishment, retrofit and listed building projects.
• Experience leading luxury interior architecture schemes.
• Excellent AutoCAD skills.
• The confidence to lead project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Experience liaising with contractors, consultants and wider design teams throughout all project stages.
• Excellent technical detailing and project delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical delivery of prestigious residential schemes, managing projects, clients and project teams.
• Ensure the highest standards of design and execution across all stages of delivery.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors to achieve project objectives.
• Mentor junior staff and nurture strong client relationships.

Skills

ARB registration

Project leadership

Client facing

Luxury interior architecture

AutoCAD

Mentoring juniors

Listed building knowledge

Education

Architecture degree

ARB registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Architect / Associate – Super Prime Residential
London | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

My client is a highly respected, design-led architectural practice specialising in exceptional high-end and super prime residential projects. They are looking to appoint a Senior Architect or Associate to play a key role in leading the delivery of bespoke luxury homes, working closely with discerning private clients and skilled consultant teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced architect with a passion for beautifully crafted residential architecture, who enjoys taking ownership of projects from concept through to completion.

The Role

You will lead the design and technical delivery of prestigious residential schemes, managing projects, clients and project teams while ensuring the highest standards of design and execution.

Projects include:

• Super prime private residences
• High-end refurbishments and retrofit projects
• Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings
• Luxury interior architecture and bespoke fit-outs

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• ARB registration and a recognised degree in Architecture (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience delivering high-end or super prime residential projects in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of refurbishment, retrofit and listed building projects.
• Experience leading luxury interior architecture schemes.
• Excellent AutoCAD skills.
• The confidence to lead project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Experience liaising with contractors, consultants and wider design teams throughout all project stages.
• Excellent technical detailing and project delivery skills.

What's on Offer

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of London's finest residential projects, my client offers an outstanding working environment and benefits package, including:

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• 28 days' annual leave plus Christmas office closure
• Free lunches
• Free coffee
• Two work-from-home days per month
• Work from abroad policy
• Annual overseas team trip (including destinations such as Italy and France)
• Monthly international team dinners
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season ticket loan

Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from candidates who can demonstrate the required skills and experience.