Architect London

David Chipperfield; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Architect to lead design and mentor junior staff. The role requires strong design management skills and excellent client interaction, focusing on high-quality projects. Candidates should possess advanced skills in design tools and a strong portfolio showcasing innovative design and sustainability principles. The company offers a creative environment and flexible policies, along with a range of employee benefits, including health insurance and support for relocation.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Cash health plan

Employer pension contributions

Employee assistance plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Visa assistance for relocation

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of design leadership experience on high-quality architectural projects.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional design quality and innovative thinking.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Formulate design approaches and establish design excellence.
• Lead design development from concept through construction documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants and clients to maintain design intent.

Skills

Design leadership experience

Strong presentation skills

Advanced modelmaking and sketching

Proficiency in Rhino

Proficiency in ArchiCAD

Proficiency in Photoshop

Education

Part 3 qualified, ARB registered

Tools

Rhino

ArchiCAD

Photoshop

Job description

Role

As an experienced Architect in our London studio, you will be a member of a collaborative team that values both rigorous thinking and creative exploration. As a Design Leader, you are able to take responsibility, bring curiosity, contribute fresh ideas and advance conceptual approaches in our shared pursuit of architectural excellence. The role requires strong design management and team leadership capabilities, excellent client-facing and presentation skills, and a deep understanding of design integrity through materiality, detailing, and construction quality.

Responsibilities

You will work within a project team, you will be responsible for formulating design approaches and establishing design excellence in response to project constraints and brief aspirations while promoting creativity and critical thinking within the team. You will collaboratively lead design development from concept through construction documentation, mentoring junior team members and guiding design investigations and explorations. Your role will involve coordinating with consultants and clients to ensure design intent is maintained, while preparing and presenting design proposals for discussion at design reviews, design team workshops and client presentations.

Skills and Experience

• Part 3 qualified, ARB registered, with 5-7 years design leadership experience on high-quality architectural projects
• Portfolio of student and professional work demonstrating exceptional design quality, innovative thinking, and sustainable design principles
• Strong presentation skills with experience communicating design concepts to clients and stakeholders
• Advanced modelmaking and sketching abilities with proficiency in Rhino, ArchiCAD and Photoshop tools
• Experience leading teams, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams

What we offer

Our studio offers a dynamic and creative environment, supported by a talented and dedicated team of 75 staff members who are committed to environmental and social sustainability.

In addition to a stimulating work culture, we provide a range of employee benefits, including private health insurance, a cycle-to-work scheme, a cash health plan, employer pension contributions, an employee assistance plan, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave. For candidates who need to relocate to London, we also offer visa assistance.

Our flexible core hours policy allows you to customise your working day, and we also offer the opportunity to work abroad for up to 15 days a year.

Please apply via this link (external)