Senior Architect - Residential

Architecture Social Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Hybrid working

Enhanced annual leave

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Learning and development

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Architecture Social Limited is seeking a Senior Housing Architect to lead large residential developments across London and the UK, from concept through planning to delivery. The role emphasizes placemaking, sustainability and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

You will coordinate design proposals, ensure compliance with UK regulations and planning policy, and drive high-quality housing schemes in a dynamic, partnership-driven environment.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with strong UK residential experience.
• Experience on 100+ home developments.
• Excellent design and placemaking skills.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of residential projects.
• Develop design proposals for mixed-tenure housing schemes.
• Coordinate project information using Revit.
• Support planning submissions and client presentations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Ensure compliance with planning policy and design guidance.
• Collaborate with local authorities, developers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to sustainable, long-term housing value.

Skills

Residential placemaking

Project leadership

Communication

Client presentations

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Housing Architect | Residential Projects

Competitive Salary + Employee Ownership, Hybrid Working, Private Healthcare, Bonus Scheme & More!

Delivering successful housing at scale requires more than technical knowledge alone. It demands strong design thinking, a thorough understanding of residential placemaking and the ability to balance quality, viability and delivery across complex developments.

A highly regarded architecture and urban design practice is looking to appoint a Senior Housing Architect to join its residential team. Working on large-scale mixed-tenure developments across London and the UK, this role offers the opportunity to lead significant housing projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, local authorities, consultants and developers.

The position would suit an Architect with strong residential experience who enjoys taking projects from concept through planning and delivery, while playing an active role in shaping sustainable, well-designed communities.

The Role

Working within a specialist housing team, you'll take a leading role on large residential developments, helping to develop design proposals, coordinate project teams and contribute to successful project delivery across multiple RIBA stages. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring projects respond to planning policy, design standards and commercial objectives while maintaining a strong focus on quality and placemaking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of residential projects.
• Develop design proposals for mixed-tenure housing schemes across a variety of scales.
• Produce and coordinate project information to a high standard using Revit.
• Support planning submissions, design reports and client presentations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams throughout project delivery.
• Ensure projects respond effectively to planning policy, design guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with local authorities, developers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the delivery of sustainable, commercially successful housing developments.

Requirements

• ARB-registered Architect preferred.
• Strong UK residential experience, ideally within mixed-tenure housing.
• Experience working on developments comprising 100+ homes.
• Excellent design skills and understanding of residential placemaking.
• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning policy and residential design standards.
• Experience coordinating consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Employee ownership.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Enhanced annual leave and pension scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Learning, development and training support.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture.

This role will appeal to an Architect who enjoys residential design at scale and wants to be part of a team shaping new communities across the UK. You'll benefit from a strong pipeline of work, excellent support from experienced colleagues and the opportunity to take a leading role on projects that combine design quality, sustainability and long-term social value.