Surrey Office - Project Architect - One Off Residential Projects

White Space Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional subscriptions paid

Corporate golf membership

Paid team socials

Flexible working hours

Increasing holiday entitlement

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Surrey is seeking a confident, capable Architect to manage projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-Part 3 experience, a UK driving license, and a passion for creating beautifully crafted residential designs. This full-time role offers a collaborative environment where creativity and work-life balance are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-Part 3 experience.
• UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects independently across all RIBA stages.
• Produce high-quality design work for one-off houses (new builds and refurbishments).
• Prepare technical drawings and details to an excellent standard.
• Liaise confidently with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Project leadership

High-quality design work

Client liaison

Education

ARB Architect or Part II

Part II qualification

Job description

Surrey Office - Project Architect - One Off Residential Projects

ARB Architect with 5 years experience or experienced Part II to join a vibrant Surrey Studio.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• The medium sized practice offers the best of both worlds: professionalism and ambition of a growing studio paired with the warmth, personality, and family-friendly vibe.
• The atmosphere is relaxed but focused, with music playing in the background and a genuinely friendly team who enjoy working together. It’s the kind of place where people stay for the long term.
• Professional subscriptions paid for every employee.
• Corporate golf membership available for staff.
• A minimum of two fully paid team socials per year.
• Flexible working hours, start anytime between 8–9 am and finish between 4:30–5:30 pm.
• Holiday entitlement that increases the longer you’re with the practice.
• Warm, inclusive studio environment that values collaboration, creativity, and work-life balance. Practice invests in people both professionally and personally.

The Role

You’ll be joining the team as a confident, capable Architect who can take ownership of projects from concept all the way through to completion. You’ll be involved at every stage and trusted to deliver high-quality work. The practice specialises in beautifully crafted, one-off residential projects, both contemporary and traditional, including refurbishments and new builds. If you enjoy detail, design quality, and working closely with clients, this will be a brilliant match.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects independently across all RIBA stages.
• Produce high-quality design work for one-off houses (new builds and refurbishments).
• Prepare technical drawings and details to an excellent standard.
• Liaise confidently with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Minimum 5 years post-Part 3 experience, UK driving licence. Get in touch ASAP with your CV and portfolio for more information on the role/practice.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Architecture and Planning