Architect – Low Rise (Project Lead)
Full Time | London
My client, an award-winning architectural practice, is seeking a qualified Architect with circa 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience to join their London studio as an Architect – Low Rise (Project Lead).
This is an exciting opportunity for a design-led and technically strong architect with experience in the early design and pre-planning stages of low-rise apartment and housing schemes. You will be joining a collaborative, supportive team working on high-quality residential-led projects.
The role would suit someone confident working across both team environments and independently, with the ambition and capability to grow into a project-leading position.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of low-rise residential schemes
- Focus on early design and pre-planning stages through to concept development
- Collaborate with consultants, clients, and internal teams to develop coordinated design solutions
- Produce high-quality design, presentation, and technical information
- Support project progression across relevant RIBA stages
- Manage elements of project delivery with increasing responsibility
Requirements
- ARB registered Architect
- Approximately 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience
- Proven experience working on low-rise residential schemes (apartments and/or housing)
- Strong experience in early design and pre-planning stages
- Excellent design and presentation skills
- Good understanding of UK planning policy and residential design principles
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Ambition to progress into a project lead role
Benefits
My client offers a competitive package alongside strong professional development and a supportive studio environment, including:
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced family leave
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Mental health support and counselling services
- Coaching, mentoring and buddy system
- Structured career development and training opportunities
- Support towards exam fees
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Workplace pension with employer contribution
- Permanent health insurance
- Social and wellbeing initiatives including team sports and events
- Annual office study trip, social events, and regular team gatherings
- Volunteer and social value opportunities
- And much more
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded practice working on thoughtful, design-led residential projects with clear scope for progression.
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