Senior Architect Position

Neil Dusheiko; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas closure with extra leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employer pension contribution

Pet-friendly studio

Job summary

Neil Dusheiko Architects, based in Islington, seeks an experienced architect with a passion for beautifully crafted residential architecture. The role involves leading private homes from concept through to completion, working directly with clients, consultants and contractors, and contributing to the practice’s design direction.

You will manage projects across all RIBA stages with hands-on involvement, requiring strong design judgement, technical ability and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of UK experience post-Part 3 qualification or equivalent if not ARB registered.
• Led at least two high-end private residential projects from concept through completion.
• Extensive experience working directly with private domestic clients.
• Excellent design, technical and detailing skills.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, Building Regulations and construction.
• Experience administering building contracts and managing projects on site.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Exceptional candidates not yet ARB registered but with equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead own projects through all RIBA work stages, collaborating with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Oversee design process from concept design to site completion, ensuring design intent is realized.
• Collaborate with the team to shape the practice’s design direction and develop skills.
• Take ownership and provide leadership across projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Design excellence

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Tools

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, talented and creative architect with a passion for beautifully crafted residential architecture to join our friendly and collaborative team.

Our work focuses exclusively on bespoke private homes, from sensitive refurbishments and listed buildings to ambitious contemporary extensions and new-build houses. Every project is unique, and we work closely with our clients from the earliest design ideas through to completion on site.

As our portfolio continues to grow, we are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects, thrives on responsibility and is excited by the opportunity to help shape exceptional homes.

The role

You will lead your own projects through all RIBA work stages, working directly with clients, consultants and contractors.

You will enjoy working across all RIBA stages, from concept design through to completion on site, ensuring the quality of the built work reflects the original design intent.

You will work closely with Neil and the team, throughout the design process while taking responsibility for your own projects, giving you the opportunity to contribute to the practice’s design direction and continue developing your skills.

This is a hands-on role requiring excellent design judgement, technical ability and confidence in leading projects from concept to completion.

You will have:

• a minimum of five years’ UK experience post-Part 3 qualification, or equivalent experience if not ARB registered
• been the lead project architect responsible for delivering at least two high-end private residential projects from concept through to completion
• extensive experience working directly with private domestic clients
• excellent design, technical and detailing skills
• strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, Building Regulations and construction
• experience administering building contracts and managing projects on site
• excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
• advanced knowledge of Vectorworks, SketchUp, Enscape and Adobe Creative Suite
• we are also happy to consider exceptional candidates who are not yet ARB registered but can demonstrate equivalent professional experience.

About us

Neil Dusheiko Architects is an award-winning residential practice based in Islington. We believe good architecture comes from thoughtful collaboration, careful listening and rigorous design.

Our projects are recognised for their thoughtful design, careful detailing and strong relationships with our clients.

Our studio works exclusively on private residential projects, allowing us to develop close relationships with our clients and deliver homes that are both innovative and deeply personal.

We are a friendly, supportive team that enjoys sharing ideas, learning together and continually improving our work.

• purpose-designed studio in Canonbury Yard, close to Angel, parks and Regent’s Canal
• opportunity to work on ambitious, design-led residential projects
• genuine responsibility from an early stage
• Christmas closure with additional leave above statutory entitlement
• architectural study trips and practice visits
• Cycle to Work scheme
• employer pension contribution
• competitive salary based on experience
• pet-friendly, plant-filled studio
• opportunities for continued professional development and career progression

Equal opportunities

Neil Dusheiko Architects is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive.