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Senior ARB Project Architect
Based in London Full time position(Hybrid Working)
£45,000 - £54,000 pa

A growing London-based architectural practice is seeking a highly experienced and confident Senior Project Architect to take a leading role across a diverse portfolio of residential-led projects. This is a senior position for an accomplished Architect who can independently run projects from early concept through to completion, while playing a key role within a collaborative, design-focused studio.

Working on a hybrid basis (4 days in the office, 1 day wfh), the successful candidate will join a practice known for delivering thoughtful, high-quality architecture across both new-build and retrofit residential schemes, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and technical excellence.

This role is ideally suited to an Architect who thrives in a project leadership capacity-someone comfortable taking ownership, managing complexity, and driving outcomes across design, technical delivery, and client engagement.

The Role
The Senior Project Architect will act as the key project lead across multiple schemes, overseeing all stages of delivery in line with the RIBA Plan of Work. They will be responsible for guiding projects from briefing and concept design through planning, technical development, procurement, and construction on site.

A strong focus will be placed on leadership, coordination, and delivery, including managing multidisciplinary consultant teams, maintaining program and quality control, and ensuring commercially aware decision-making throughout.

Key Responsibilities
Lead architectural projects independently from inception to completion
Act as primary client contact and manage stakeholder relationships
Coordinate and lead consultant teams including structural, MEP, planning and sustainability specialists
Oversee design development, technical delivery, and construction-stage coordination
Produce and manage project information within ArchiCAD
Chair and contribute to project meetings, driving clear decisions and actions
Ensure delivery against schedule, budget, and quality expectations
Contribute to the wider growth and success of the practice
About You

This position requires a fully qualified ARB Registered Architect with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in residential development, including both new-build and retrofit schemes, alongside a strong understanding of UK planning, procurement, and construction processes.

A solid working knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work is essential, as is demonstrable experience leading projects across all stages independently.

Essential Experience & Skills
ARB Registered Architect
Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience
Strong track record delivering residential projects (new build and retrofit)
Experience as a project runner with full end-to-end delivery responsibility
Excellent understanding of UK planning, technical design, and construction processes
Proven ability to manage schedules, risk, quality, and delivery
Confident client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams
Advanced proficiency in ArchiCAD (primary BIM platform)
Ability to independently manage project information within ArchiCAD

Desirable Attributes
Experience in high-quality, design-led or sustainability-focused projects
Strong technical detailing and construction knowledge
Experience mentoring junior team members
Commercial awareness and understanding of project resourcing and profitability
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong team contribution

Interview process
There will be a few stages to this interview, from a phone call to in person interview, and applicants are requested to to submit details of 3-5 completed projects where they acted as Lead Project Architect. This can be shown in portfolio samples and ideally would include:
RIBA stages delivered
Team size managed (including sole practitioner roles if applicable)
Procurement route
Level of involvement with ArchiCAD on each project

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable Project Architect seeking a senior leadership role within a growing, design-driven practice delivering meaningful residential architecture in London.

If this is of interest, please send your relevant samples and CV to [email protected] to be considered for this role and to arrange a call.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.