Company Overview

Our client is an established London practice delivering beautifully crafted, site-specific architecture across residential, commercial and industrial sectors. With a 30-person studio, they've built a strong reputation for design quality and seamless project delivery. Their collaborative culture values ingenuity and continuous learning, creating an environment where creativity and career growth thrive. Regular staff socials and an annual international studio trip foster team cohesion, while their commitment to craft and attention to detail sets them apart in the industry.

Position Overview

As Project Architect, you'll lead the delivery of high-end private residential projects, taking day-to-day responsibility for design excellence and technical coordination. This role offers the chance to help establish and grow the practice's residential offering, working closely with directors while maintaining the agility and ownership associated with a developing team. You'll manage client relationships, coordinate consultants and contractors, and mentor junior team members as the division expands.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-end residential projects from concept and planning through to site completion

• Manage day-to-day project delivery, ensuring exceptional design quality and detailing

• Build strong relationships with private clients, consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers

• Prepare planning applications, technical packages, specifications and construction information

• Coordinate project programmes, deliverables and consultant input throughout the project lifecycle

• Identify and resolve issues proactively across all RIBA stages

• Support directors in establishing and growing the residential portfolio

• Mentor and develop junior team members as the practice expands

• Contribute to the wider design culture and development of the studio

Requirements

• ARB-registered Architect with strong UK project experience

• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to high-end private residential projects

• Experience delivering projects through multiple RIBA stages, ideally concept to completion

• Strong design ability combined with excellent technical knowledge and meticulous detailing

• Good understanding of traditional and contemporary materials, bespoke detailing and high-quality residential construction

• Confident managing private clients and communicating with consultants, contractors and specialists

• Strong knowledge of UK planning processes, Building Regulations and construction standards

• Able to work independently, take ownership and make well-considered project decisions

• Comfortable joining an established studio while helping build a new area of the business

• Collaborative, commercially aware and confident in fast-paced environments

• Proficiency in Revit a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme

• Christmas bonus

• Remote working on Wednesdays

• Flexible Fridays

• Annual international studio trip

• Staff socials and team-building activities

• Clear career progression opportunities

• Mentoring and professional development support

Alongside a generous benefits package, you'll join a collaborative 30-person studio that values teamwork, craft and continuous learning, with the agility and ownership of a growing specialist team.

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.