Associate Architect

London | 4/1 Hybrid Working

An exceptional opportunity has become available for an Associate or Senior Associate Architect to join a highly regarded, design-focused architectural practice delivering ambitious high-rise and large-scale residential schemes. This role is ideal for an experienced architect ready to take on a leadership position within a collaborative and forward-thinking studio environment.

You will play a key leadership role across complex residential projects, contributing from concept through to completion while ensuring design excellence and technical quality are maintained throughout. The position combines project delivery, client engagement, and team leadership responsibilities.

• Lead and oversee the delivery of high-rise and large-scale residential developments
• Manage projects across all RIBA stages
  , with a strong focus on technical delivery
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams
• Guide project strategy, programme, and design quality
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering professional development within the studio
• Contribute to a collaborative and positive studio culture

• Qualified Architect with ARB registration (ideally)
• Degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 7 years post-Part III (PP3) experience
• Strong Revit capabilities
• Proven experience delivering high-rise and large-scale residential projects
• Strong technical expertise and demonstrable delivery experience
• A high-quality portfolio showcasing beautifully designed residential work
• Excellent client-facing experience and confident communication skills
• Proven team leadership and mentoring experience
• Strong organisational and coordination abilities

• 4/1 hybrid working model
• Fantastic and supportive company culture
• Regular team trips, social events, and studio days out
• Flexi-time options, particularly supportive for working parents
• Enhanced annual leave:
  25–27 days + bank holidays (depending on seniority)
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Exposure to high-profile residential projects

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior-level architect seeking to step into — or further develop within — a leadership role at a practice that values people, design quality, and long-term career growth.

If you are looking for a role where you can lead, inspire, and deliver exceptional residential architecture, we would love to hear from you.

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* Where we indicate a band of PQE for a role, this indicates how long we would expect an architectural professional to take to gain the level of experience required in an appropriate context. It does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE who can demonstrate that they have acquired the relevant experience.