Senior Design Architect

Hunter Dunning; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural consultancy in Chelsea, London is seeking a Senior Design Architect to lead early-stage design concepts on luxury projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience with strong sketching and visualisation skills. This position offers a salary of £55,000 to £65,000 plus a performance-based bonus, including a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Workplace pension

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in architecture.
• Experience in high-end residential or commercial projects is essential.
• Fluent use of key architectural design software required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate design on projects from stages 0 to 3.
• Collaborate with the delivery team to finalize proposals.
• Produce concept sketches using hand drawing and digital tools.
• Liaise with Directors for smooth project delivery.
• Prepare and submit planning applications.

Skills

Hand drawing / sketching

3D concept visualisation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Team management

Confident communication

Education

5 years' experience post Part-III

5 years UK experience in professional practice

Job description

Senior Design Architect Job in Chelsea, London

Senior Design Architect Job based in Chelsea Harbour with a long-established practice renowned for luxury residential and heritage projects across London and internationally. Offering £65,000 plus bonus, this role is perfect for a design-focused architect with strong sketching and 3D visualisation skills looking to lead early-stage concepts on high-profile schemes.

Our client is a well-established architectural consultancy that has been at the forefront of delivering high-quality, tailored architectural solutions for over four decades. Based in Chelsea Harbour, they've developed a strong reputation for their work on luxurious properties and heritage projects. Their portfolio includes some of the most bespoke and high-end residential and commercial developments in prime locations across London, particularly in areas like Kensington & Chelsea, as well as internationally.

Role & Responsibilities

• Initiate design on projects from stages 0 to 3, including the formulation of the brief and development of the concept designs
• Collaborate closely with the studio delivery team to finalise proposals through to stage 3 and into the subsequent project phases
• Produce concept sketches and ideas using both hand drawing techniques and computer-based tools
• liaise with Directors and the technical delivery teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Supervise the production of planning drawings and coordinate with the design team
• Prepare design and access statements, arrange and attend pre-submission meetings with planning and design officers
• Prepare and submit planning and listed building consent applications
• Coordinate the discharge of consent conditions

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience post Part-III
• Minimum of 5 years UK experience working in professional practice
• Experience working on high-end residential or high-end commercial / hotel projects with a contract value of circa £5million upwards
• Proven experience in delivering concept designs to RIBA stage 3
• Strong hand drawing / sketching skills are essential
• Strong management skills with the confidence to lead a small team
• Confident communication skills, particularly when dealing with external consultants
• Fluent use of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SketchUp and Adobe Suite
• Exceptional 3D concept visualisation skills are a must
• Possess a strong ability to conceptualise and interpret spatial design in three dimensions
• Fluent in spoken and written English

What you get back

• £55,000 - £65,000
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Workplace pension
• Continued support and growth opportunities
• Office hours 9am to 5.30pm
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays and additional Christmas office closure

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