Highlights

• Join an iconic architecture practice with over 40 years of global impact

• Lead technical compliance and mentor teams on building regulations

• Enjoy excellent benefits including flexible working and career progression

This leading architecture practice is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect & Compliance Lead to join their London team. With your expertise in technical delivery and building regulations, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the practice's projects meet the highest standards of compliance and excellence.

Position Overview

As the Senior Technical Architect & Compliance Lead, you will provide technical and compliance leadership across the practice's diverse portfolio of projects ranging from developer-led high-profile residential projects to mixed-use, hospitality and corporate workplaces in the UK. You will mentor teams on building regulations, lead technical documentation and specifications, and oversee internal compliance processes. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring the practice meets the regulations under the Building Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and compliance leadership across projects

• Mentor teams on building regulations through CPD learning and workshops

• Lead the technical documentation and specifications of projects

• Oversee internal technical compliance and processes for Building Regulations

• Provide on-site expertise and maintain CSCS qualification

• Co-lead Risk Management Working Groups with Partners and Associates

• Prepare internal design, technical and regulatory compliance reviews

• Communicate changes to regulations and their impact on projects

• Prepare documentation packages and detailed specifications on projects

• Be an ambassador for good design, technical excellence and safe practices

Requirements

• Registered Architect or technician with 5+ years' post-qualification experience on UK projects

• Proven experience in technical delivery and site services

• Detailed knowledge of the Building Safety Act and Approved Documents

• Proficiency in Revit, NBS Chorus, Microsoft Office and CMap

• Willingness to take exam to join RIBA's Principal Designer Register

• Ability to present and defend work from a technical perspective

• Commitment to continuous professional development in regulations and compliance

Company Overview

With over four decades of groundbreaking work, this architecture practice has made an indelible mark globally. From iconic buildings in the UK and abroad, they skilfully meld heritage with contemporary vision, creating inspiring masterplans and interiors across the residential, commercial and hospitality sectors. Under new leadership, the practice is poised for remarkable growth, launching a vibrant studio in East Asia, transforming their UK headquarters, and unveiling a refreshed brand. Their ethos is rooted in designing with purpose to enrich experiences and contribute positively to the environment and community.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday + public holidays

• Flexible working - up to 2 days working from home per week

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Regular team socials and ride to work scheme

• CPDs, industry talks and regular training

• Group life assurance, long-term disability and private medical schemes

Alongside a generous benefits package, you'll be immersed in a diverse, friendly and stimulating studio environment that provides ongoing training, excellent career progression and the opportunity to work on high-profile, design-led projects.

How to Apply

If you have the technical expertise and passion to excel in this role, please submit your CV and portfolio to hello@fatrecruitment.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can contribute to the continued success of this iconic architecture practice.