Associate Technical Lead

Associate Technical Lead Architect

Location:

London
Salary: £60,000+ (dependent on experience and location)
Permanent, full time position

An esteemed architectural practice is seeking an Associate Technical Leader - ARB Architect to join their London office. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced architect, or technical minded leader, to lead the technical direction of residential-led and mixed-use projects across the UK, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead technical design reviews and ensure compliance with Building Regulations, including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and CDM 2015.
Provide leadership and expertise on key technical areas such as fire safety, sustainability, ventilation, and modern construction methods.
Mentor and guide project teams to deliver technically sound, buildable, and compliant designs.
Establish and implement technical standards, QA systems, and knowledge management processes.
Collaborate with contractors, influence procurement decisions, and guide project delivery across RIBA stages 3-6.
Experience requested:

ARB or MCIAT Registered Architect.
10+ years of post-qualification experience in technical design, detailing, specification, and construction-stage support.
Proven experience leading technical delivery on residential-led and mixed-use projects across RIBA stages 3-6.

Experience with the Building Safety Act, HRBs, Gateways, and change control.
Proven ability to establish technical standards, deliver CPD, and mentor teams.
Expertise in: fire & life safety ventilation & overheating external envelopes & moisture sustainability/embodied carbon MMC/modular systems.
Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Approved Documents, and Regulation 7 materials restrictions.
Ability to act as or advise as Principal Designer under CDM 2015/Building Regulations.
Strong construction detailing and specification authoring skills (NBS).
Familiarity with warranty provider requirements (NHBC, LABC, etc.) and envelope/physics literacy.
Strong leadership and communication skills for reports, presentations, and technical reviews.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced ARB Architect to take on a leadership role and shape the future of projects across the UK. If youre passionate about technical leadership and compliance, apply now with your latest CV and a cover email highlighting your relevant experience against the request above.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer