Company Overview

Our client is a top-10 AJ100 architectural practice operating across multiple studios nationwide. They combine the scale and resources of a major practice with a collaborative, close-knit culture. The practice specialises in residential, education, life sciences, mixed-use and regeneration projects, with a reputation for people-centred design that creates genuine community connection. 

Position Overview

You'll join a collaborative architectural team delivering large-scale residential and mixed-use projects at RIBA Stages 2 through 5, including Building Safety Regulator Gateway 2 submissions. Reporting to an Associate or Director, you'll lead internal design teams, coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants and contractors, and ensure projects meet the highest design and technical standards. This role offers genuine scope to develop your project leadership skills whilst contributing to schemes that make a real difference to communities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design teams on complex residential and mixed-use projects across all RIBA work stages

• Manage project delivery from feasibility through technical stages, ensuring compliance and quality standards

• Coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors to align project objectives and resolve technical challenges

• Prepare and oversee technical delivery drawings, specifications and Building Information Modelling documentation

• Manage planning consultations and community engagement activities with confidence and professionalism

• Prepare Gateway 2 applications and submissions to the Building Safety Regulator

• Ensure projects comply with Building Regulations, the London Plan and Nationally Described Space Standards

• Mentor and support junior designers within the project team

• Contribute to design excellence whilst maintaining commercial viability and buildability

Requirements

• ARB registered architect with professional experience delivering large-scale UK residential or mixed-use projects

• Proven job running experience with the ability to lead internal project teams

• Working knowledge across all RIBA work stages, predominantly Stages 2 - 5

• Confident in direct liaison with clients, consultants and contractors

• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, the London Plan and Nationally Described Space Standards

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD

• Strong design and technical skills with demonstrated experience in architectural practice

• Experience in planning consultations and community engagement

• Knowledge of current building safety legislation relating to fire safety design and Gateway procedures

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Competitive pension scheme with Standard Life

• Life insurance at 4× annual salary

• Professional subscriptions paid

• Discretionary annual performance bonus up to 5%

• Healthcare cash-back scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

• Access to training and professional development opportunities

Alongside these benefits, you'll join a supportive, design-led practice where collaboration and knowledge sharing are central. You'll work with original thinkers and problem-solvers who genuinely enjoy working together, with real opportunities to shape your own career progression within a practice that invests in its people.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click the apply button below or send a copy of your CV and portfolio to tom@fatrecruitment.co.uk including the job reference number.

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