Company Overview

This practice operates across multiple sectors with a team of over 70 architects and  designers based in London and internationally. They focus on designing with purpose, combining heritage with contemporary vision to create inspiring spaces that positively impact the environment and community. Their work spans residential, commercial and hospitality projects, blending the founder's legacy of innovation with a modern, forward-thinking approach.

Position Overview

As a Project Architect, you'll lead a small team on a retrofit project, reporting directly to the Project Associate Director. This role involves working with existing buildings to unlock their potential, designing across both architecture and interior design disciplines. You'll deliver detailed drawings, present ideas to senior teams and collaborate within mixed-discipline teams across different project types. This position offers the opportunity to demonstrate your full potential while contributing to high-profile, design-led projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team on a retrofit project

• Report directly to the Project Associate Director on project progress

• Work with existing buildings to unlock and maximise their potential

• Design across both architecture and interior design disciplines

• Deliver technical drawings to a high level of detail and accuracy

• Present design ideas clearly and confidently to senior leadership teams

• Collaborate effectively within mixed-discipline teams across various project types

Requirements

• RIBA Part 3 qualification and ARB registration

• Proven experience delivering architecture and interior architecture projects

• Demonstrable experience on retrofit projects and working with existing buildings

• Ability to design seamlessly across interior and exterior building elements

• Experience managing and leading a small team

• Strong creative contribution with excellent presentation skills

• Confident in delivering detailed technical drawings to a high standard

• Advanced knowledge and practical experience of Revit (AutoCAD skills beneficial)

• Strong hand drawing and digital visualisation skills

• Excellent communication skills for collaboration and client interaction

• Must Have Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Annual leave of 23 days plus public holidays

• Flexible working arrangements with up to two days working from home weekly

• Discretionary annual performance bonus

• Regular team social events and activities

• Cycle to work scheme

• Ongoing CPD opportunities and regular training programmes

• Access to industry talks and events

• Group life assurance and long-term disability scheme after one year's service

• Private medical scheme after three years' service

Alongside this comprehensive benefits package, you'll be immersed in a collaborative and creative studio environment that values big-picture thinking, offers excellent career progression opportunities and provides ongoing professional development support.

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.

To find out more or for a confidential chat to discuss any other roles, please call us directly on 0208 282 8814, we would be delighted to speak with you.