Senior Architect - Hybrid Luxury Residential Design Lead

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned practice is seeking a Senior Architect to join its high-end residential team in London. This role involves designing bespoke luxury homes, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery from concept to completion. The ideal candidate should have substantial UK experience, strong design skills, and proficiency in relevant software. The position offers a hybrid work model and attractive benefits including study sponsorship and increased annual leave.

Benefits

Agile, flexible and hybrid working

Annual leave increasing with long service

Life assurance

Study sponsorship with paid study leave

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Subscription fees covered

Company day out

Enhanced learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Architect with substantial post-Part 3 experience in the UK.
• Proven experience in high-end private residential projects is essential.
• Excellent design capability with a refined understanding of proportion, detail, and luxury.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and NBS software.
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to resolve complex detailing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of bespoke high-end residential projects.
• Work directly with clients to translate their vision into architectural outcomes.
• Manage client communication with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Develop creative design solutions that combine luxury, comfort, and functionality.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building and Planning regulations.

Skills

Registered Architect with substantial post-Part 3 experience

Experience in high-end private residential projects

Excellent design capability

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in NBS software

Strong technical knowledge

Skilled in client-facing communication

Confidence in leading small teams

Job description

A leading employee-owned practice is seeking a Senior Architect to join its high-end residential team in London. This role involves designing bespoke luxury homes, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery from concept to completion. The ideal candidate should have substantial UK experience, strong design skills, and proficiency in relevant software. The position offers a hybrid work model and attractive benefits including study sponsorship and increased annual leave.