Company Overview

This leading practice combines design flair with practical delivery, balancing bold, inventive thinking with real-world constraints like budget, deadlines and buildability. The team attracts talented architects from leading universities and respected practices, with notably low staff turnover reflecting genuine long-term commitment to their people. They're driven by a strong environmental ethos, creating buildings that respect both people and place. The studio culture encourages open communication and contextual thinking, with no rigid house style—designers bring their own ideas to the table whilst maintaining high quality standards.

Position Overview

As Project Architect, you'll lead architectural projects across retrofit and new-build work, managing design development from inception through to completion. In this role there is a distinct focus on the more front end and you will have great impact on teh design on London's finest workplace projects.

You'll develop and present design proposals that integrate sustainable principles with contextual awareness, collaborating with internal teams and external consultants to deliver projects within budget, timeline and buildability constraints. Your role contributes directly to the practice's mission of creating environmentally conscious buildings that enhance occupant wellbeing and respect their surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from inception to completion, ensuring design excellence and alignment with project goals

• Develop and present design proposals incorporating sustainable design principles and contextual awareness

• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to deliver projects on budget, on time and to buildability standards

• Prepare detailed technical drawings, specifications and documentation compliant with relevant regulations and standards

• Contribute to studio culture by sharing knowledge, mentoring junior staff and participating in design reviews

Requirements

• ARB registered qualified architect

• Proven experience delivering retrofit projects with strong understanding of sustainable design principles

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit (or similar BIM software) and Adobe Creative Suite

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to contribute effectively in team environments

• Genuine passion for environmentally conscious design and commitment to creating buildings that respect people and place

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme

• Excellent healthcare coverage

• Cycle to work scheme

• Paternity and maternity pay

• Flexible working arrangements

• Performance-related bonus scheme

• Professional subscriptions paid (ARB and RIBA)

• Season ticket loan

• Team outings and office trips

• Comprehensive training and personal learning and development plans

• Contribution to study scheme and paid study leave

• Design presentations, workshops and interactive design discussions

• IT equipment provided and maintained

• Free daily fruit and breakfast

Alongside this generous benefits package, you'll be immersed in a value-driven environment collaborating with a loyal, supportive team committed to long-term growth, mentorship and wellbeing.

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'd be delighted to speak with you.