Technical Lead - Architecture

Ignis Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health and life insurance

1-Day WFH

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive CPD programme

Monthly studio lunch & team social events

Thursday studio drinks & creative sessions

Job summary

Ignis Partners is seeking a Senior Technical Leader in Greater London to provide technical oversight for Commercial and High Rise Multi Residential projects. The role involves ensuring technical excellence, leading design reviews, and advising on building regulations. Ideal candidates should have over 15 years of relevant experience, particularly in RIBA Stages 3-6, and possess strong knowledge of fire safety. This position offers competitive benefits, mentorship opportunities, and a chance to influence design practices.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ post-qualification experience in UK Residential or Commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act.
• Experience across RIBA Stages 3–6.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design reviews.
• Advise on Building Regulations and fire safety.
• Support construction stage delivery.
• Develop technical standards and quality systems.
• Engage with contractors and clients for compliant delivery.

Skills

Technical standards setting

Building Regulations knowledge

Fire safety expertise

Mentorship

Client liaison

Job description

An established, multi-studio architecture practice is looking to appoint a Technical Leader to provide practice-wide technical oversight across Commercial & High Rise Multi Residential projects in the UK.

This is a senior, strategic role suited to an experienced Architect or Chartered Architectural Technologist who thrives on setting technical standards, guiding teams, and leading on building safety, compliance and buildability.

The Role

The Senior Technical Leader will operate as the central technical authority within the practice, supporting projects from early design development through construction and handover.

Working closely with Project Leaders, this role ensures technical excellence, regulatory compliance and risk management are embedded across all RIBA stages.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading technical design reviews
• Advising on Building Regulations, fire and life safety
• Supporting construction stage delivery
• Contributing to the development of technical standards, guidance and quality systems across the practice
• Engaging with contractors, consultants and clients toensure coordinated, compliant delivery

Requirements

• Extensive post-qualification experience delivering UK Residential, Commercial or mixed-use schemes, particularly across RIBA Stages 3–6
• 15+ years’ experience
• Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, fire safety, and detailed technical delivery
• Confidence liaising with contractors, consultants and clients
• A natural mentor who enjoys supporting and training others, raising technical capability across multiple teams and studios

Why This Role & Benefits

This position offers genuine influence at practice level, clear long-term progression, and the opportunity to shape how complex projects are designed and delivered.

It would suit someone who wants to combine hands‑on technical expertise with leadership, collaboration and strategic input at a senior level.

Benefits & Culture

• Private health and life insurance.
• 1-Day WFH
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Comprehensive CPD programme and mentorship.
• Monthly studio lunch & team social events.
• Thursday studio drinks & creative sessions.
• Inclusive, design-driven environment that values careergrowth and wellbeing.