533 Senior Project Architects jobs in the United Kingdom

New Roles: London & Kent – Leading Design Practice We're working with a respected, design-led architecture practice delivering high-quality projects across the education and mid to high-rise residential sectors. They’re looking to strengthen their teams in London and Kent , with some flexibility for Bristol-based candidates for the residential role. Current Priorities: Project Architect or Architectural Technologist (5 years) Experience in mid- to high-rise residential delivery (RIBA Stages 4-5) Location: London or Kent Architectural Technologist (3-5 years) Open to Project Delivery/Project Running responsibilities Location: London or Kent Project Architect (5 years) - Education Ideally with DfE schools experience (CF21 framework / CEM) Location: London or Kent Project Architect (2-3 years) - Education Exposure to DfE frameworks / CEM preferred Location: London or Kent All roles are full-time , with start dates between July and September . We're looking for capable project leads with relevant UK-based experience. The ideal candidate will have been in a previous role for at least 4 years , and bring strong delivery experience in either large-scale residential or education sectors. Bonus skills: ArchiCAD experience HRB / Gateway 2 knowledge (for residential roles) BIM/3D proficiency is essential If you're a qualified Architect or Technologist ready for a new challenge in a well-regarded practice, feel free to get in touch directly for a confidential conversation. or

New Roles: London & Kent – Leading Design Practice

We're working with a respected, design-led architecture practice delivering high-quality projects across the education and mid to high-rise residential sectors. They’re looking to strengthen their teams in London and Kent , with some flexibility for Bristol-based candidates for the residential role.

Current Priorities:

Project Architect or Architectural Technologist (5+ years)

• Experience in mid- to high-rise residential delivery (RIBA Stages 4-5)
• Location: London or Kent

Architectural Technologist (3-5 years)

• Open to Project Delivery/Project Running responsibilities
• Location: London or Kent

Project Architect (5+ years) - Education

• Ideally with DfE schools experience (CF21 framework / CEM)
• Location: London or Kent

Project Architect (2-3 years) - Education

• Exposure to DfE frameworks / CEM preferred
• Location: London or Kent

All roles are full-time , with start dates between July and September .

We're looking for capable project leads with relevant UK-based experience. The ideal candidate will have been in a previous role for at least 4 years , and bring strong delivery experience in either large-scale residential or education sectors.

Bonus skills:

• ArchiCAD experience
• HRB / Gateway 2 knowledge (for residential roles)
• BIM/3D proficiency is essential

If you're a qualified Architect or Technologist ready for a new challenge in a well-regarded practice, feel free to get in touch directly for a confidential conversation.

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New Roles: London & Kent – Leading Design Practice

We're working with a respected, design-led architecture practice delivering high-quality projects across the education and mid to high-rise residential sectors. They’re looking to strengthen their teams in London and Kent , with some flexibility for Bristol-based candidates for the residential role.

Current Priorities:

Project Architect or Architectural Technologist (5+ years)

• Experience in mid- to high-rise residential delivery (RIBA Stages 4-5)
• Location: London or Kent

Architectural Technologist (3-5 years)

• Open to Project Delivery/Project Running responsibilities
• Location: London or Kent

Project Architect (5+ years) - Education

• Ideally with DfE schools experience (CF21 framework / CEM)
• Location: London or Kent

Project Architect (2-3 years) - Education

• Exposure to DfE frameworks / CEM preferred
• Location: London or Kent

All roles are full-time , with start dates between July and September .

We're looking for capable project leads with relevant UK-based experience. The ideal candidate will have been in a previous role for at least 4 years , and bring strong delivery experience in either large-scale residential or education sectors.

Bonus skills:

• ArchiCAD experience
• HRB / Gateway 2 knowledge (for residential roles)
• BIM/3D proficiency is essential

If you're a qualified Architect or Technologist ready for a new challenge in a well-regarded practice, feel free to get in touch directly for a confidential conversation.

or

OverviewnWe're working with a respected, design-led architecture practice delivering high-quality projects across the education and mid- to high-rise residential sectors. They’re looking to strengthen their teams in London and Kent, with some flexibility for Bristol-based candidates for the residential role.

Current PrioritiesnProject Architect or Architectural Technologist

(5+ years)

Experience in mid- to high-rise residential delivery (RIBA Stages 4-5)

Location: London or Kent

Architectural Technologist

(3-5 years)

Open to Project Delivery/Project Running responsibilities

Location: London or Kent

Project Architect

(5+ years) - Education

Ideally with

DfE schools

experience (CF21 framework / CEM)

Location: London or Kent

Project Architect

(2-3 years) - Education

Exposure to

DfE frameworks / CEM

preferred

Location: London or Kent

All roles are full-time , with start dates between

July and September .

We're looking for

capable project leads

with relevant UK-based experience. The ideal candidate will have been in a previous role for

at least 4 years , and bring strong delivery experience in either large-scale residential or education sectors.

ArchiCAD experience

HRB / Gateway 2 knowledge (for residential roles)

If you're a qualified

Architect or Technologist

ready for a new challenge in a well-regarded practice, feel free to get in touch directly for a confidential conversation.

or

Employment details

Seniority levelnMid-Senior level

Employment typenFull-time

Job functionnDesign and Management

IndustriesnArchitecture and Planning

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Senior Design Architect Job in Chelsea, London

Senior Design Architect Job based in Chelsea Harbour with a long-established practice renowned for luxury residential and heritage projects across London and internationally. Offering 65,000 plus bonus, this role is perfect for a design-focused architect with strong sketching and 3D visualisation skills looking to lead early-stage concepts on high-profile schemes.

Our client is a well-established architectural consultancy that has been at the forefront of delivering high-quality, tailored architectural solutions for over four decades. Based in Chelsea Harbour, they've developed a strong reputation for their work on luxurious properties and heritage projects. Their portfolio includes some of the most bespoke and high-end residential and commercial developments in prime locations across London, particularly in areas like Kensington & Chelsea, as well as internationally.

Role & Responsibilities

• To initiate design on projects from stages 0 to 3, including the formulation of the brief and development of the concept designs
• Collaborating closely with the studio delivery team to finalise proposals through to stage 3 and into the subsequent project phases
• A key part of this role includes producing concept sketches and ideas using both hand drawing techniques and computer-based tools
• To liaise with Directors and the technical delivery teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• To supervise the production of planning drawings and coordinate with the design team
• Prepare design and access statements, arrange and attend pre-submission meetings with planning and design officers
• Prepare and submit planning and listed building consent applications
• Coordinate the discharge of consent conditions.

Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 5 years' experience post Part-III
• A minimum of 5 years UK experience working in professional practice
• Experience working on high-end residential or high-end commercial/hotel projects with a contract value of circa 5million upwards
• Proven experience in delivering concept designs to RIBA stage 3
• Strong hand drawing/sketching skills are essential
• Strong management skills with the confidence to lead a small team
• Confident communication skills, particularly when dealing with external consultants
• Fluent use of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SketchUp and Adobe Suite
• Exceptional 3D concept visualisation skills are a must
• Possess a strong ability to conceptualise and interpret spatial design in three dimensions
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

What you get back

• 55,000 - 65,000
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Workplace pension
• Continued support and growth opportunities
• Office hours 9am to 5.30pm
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays and additional Christmas office closure.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.

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Senior Design Architect Job in Chelsea, London

Senior Design Architect Job based in Chelsea Harbour with a long-established practice renowned for luxury residential and heritage projects across London and internationally. Offering 65,000 plus bonus, this role is perfect for a design-focused architect with strong sketching and 3D visualisation skills looking to lead early-stage concepts on high-profile schemes.

Our client is a well-established architectural consultancy that has been at the forefront of delivering high-quality, tailored architectural solutions for over four decades. Based in Chelsea Harbour, they've developed a strong reputation for their work on luxurious properties and heritage projects. Their portfolio includes some of the most bespoke and high-end residential and commercial developments in prime locations across London, particularly in areas like Kensington & Chelsea, as well as internationally.

Role & Responsibilities

• To initiate design on projects from stages 0 to 3, including the formulation of the brief and development of the concept designs
• Collaborating closely with the studio delivery team to finalise proposals through to stage 3 and into the subsequent project phases
• A key part of this role includes producing concept sketches and ideas using both hand drawing techniques and computer-based tools
• To liaise with Directors and the technical delivery teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• To supervise the production of planning drawings and coordinate with the design team
• Prepare design and access statements, arrange and attend pre-submission meetings with planning and design officers
• Prepare and submit planning and listed building consent applications
• Coordinate the discharge of consent conditions.

Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 5 years' experience post Part-III
• A minimum of 5 years UK experience working in professional practice
• Experience working on high-end residential or high-end commercial/hotel projects with a contract value of circa 5million upwards
• Proven experience in delivering concept designs to RIBA stage 3
• Strong hand drawing/sketching skills are essential
• Strong management skills with the confidence to lead a small team
• Confident communication skills, particularly when dealing with external consultants
• Fluent use of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SketchUp and Adobe Suite
• Exceptional 3D concept visualisation skills are a must
• Possess a strong ability to conceptualise and interpret spatial design in three dimensions
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

What you get back

• 55,000 - 65,000
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Workplace pension
• Continued support and growth opportunities
• Office hours 9am to 5.30pm
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays and additional Christmas office closure.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.

Referral

Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a 1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest.

Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.

Senior Design Architect Job in Chelsea, London - Your Property Recruitment Specialists ( Job Ref: (phone number removed))

This role is to work for an award winning architectural practice, renowned for delivering exceptional bespoke residential projects for discerning private clients. With an established reputation in the luxury design sector, they combine creativity, technical excellence, and a highly personalised approach to every commission. They are seeking a Senior Design Architect to join their team in West London. This is an opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Architect to work on high-end and prime residential projects, taking a lead role in shaping concept designs and driving them forward through to Stage 3. As Senior Design Architect, you’ll play a pivotal part in developing briefs, formulating concept designs, and producing inspirational sketches and 3D visualisations. Acting as the link between the Directors and the delivery team, you’ll oversee early-stage design and planning, ensuring a seamless transition through to project delivery. Responsibilities include: Leading design development across RIBA Stages 0 – 3 Producing high-quality concept sketches and visualisations Collaborating with Directors, in-house specialists, and external consultants Supervising planning drawings and coordinating the design team Preparing Design & Access Statements and planning submissions Liaising with planning and design officers, including pre-submission meetings Coordinating the discharge of consent conditions You will be a Part III qualified, ARB registered Architect with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in UK practice. You’ll bring strong creative flair, exceptional sketching and visualisation skills, and proven experience in delivering luxury residential projects from concept to Stage 3. Key requirements: Extensive experience in high-end residential or hotel design (£5m contract values) Strong hand-drawing and 3D conceptual skills Excellent communication and client-facing ability Confident in leading a small team and liaising with consultants Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and rendering software Highly motivated, collaborative, and able to inspire others This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected practice working at the forefront of bespoke luxury architecture. You’ll have the chance to shape significant projects from the outset, collaborate with talented specialists, and work directly with clients who value design excellence. For more information, please contact Stewart Howl at Tarrant Howl, or apply online to register your interest.

This role is to work for an award winning architectural practice, renowned for delivering exceptional bespoke residential projects for discerning private clients. With an established reputation in the luxury design sector, they combine creativity, technical excellence, and a highly personalised approach to every commission.

They are seeking a Senior Design Architect to join their team in West London. This is an opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Architect to work on high-end and prime residential projects, taking a lead role in shaping concept designs and driving them forward through to Stage 3.

As Senior Design Architect, you’ll play a pivotal part in developing briefs, formulating concept designs, and producing inspirational sketches and 3D visualisations. Acting as the link between the Directors and the delivery team, you’ll oversee early-stage design and planning, ensuring a seamless transition through to project delivery.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading design development across RIBA Stages 0 – 3
• Producing high-quality concept sketches and visualisations
• Collaborating with Directors, in-house specialists, and external consultants
• Supervising planning drawings and coordinating the design team
• Preparing Design & Access Statements and planning submissions
• Liaising with planning and design officers, including pre-submission meetings
• Coordinating the discharge of consent conditions

You will be a Part III qualified, ARB registered Architect with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in UK practice. You’ll bring strong creative flair, exceptional sketching and visualisation skills, and proven experience in delivering luxury residential projects from concept to Stage 3.
Key requirements:

• Extensive experience in high-end residential or hotel design (£5m+ contract values)
• Strong hand-drawing and 3D conceptual skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing ability
• Confident in leading a small team and liaising with consultants
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and rendering software
• Highly motivated, collaborative, and able to inspire others

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected practice working at the forefront of bespoke luxury architecture. You’ll have the chance to shape significant projects from the outset, collaborate with talented specialists, and work directly with clients who value design excellence. For more information, please contact Stewart Howl at Tarrant Howl, or apply online to register your interest.

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Client RolesnAt Peregrine, we’re proud to be recruiting on behalf of our clients. We are recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Principal Design Architect, responsible for designing and assuring complex, high-impact solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards and strategic business objectives.nA technology-led organisation working at the intersection of energy and digital infrastructure. They deliver secure, large-scale solutions that support national initiatives and enable innovation across the energy sector.nThe Role:nThe Principal Design Architect is a senior technical leader operating across multiple projects or domains, the role combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills to shape architecture outcomes from concept to delivery. The Principal Solution Architect provides governance, coaching, and quality assurance for solution designs developed by other architects, while also directly leading architecture for key programmes or cross-cutting initiatives. This role serves as a bridge between enterprise-level architectural strategy and project-level solution execution, ensuring consistency, scalability, and long-term maintainability across the technology landscape.nResponsibilities:nDrive Improvements and Efficiencies in the Architecture Community – Actively contribute to strengthening the architecture practice by promoting continuous improvement, sharing knowledge, and identifying ways to improve tooling, processes, and ways of working to increase the efficiency and impact of the architecture community.nDefine and Maintain End-to-End Architecture Strategy – Own and evolve the overall architecture strategy to deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions aligned to business and enterprise objectives.nShape Cross-Domain Solution Building Blocks – Ensure the integration and alignment of domain-level building blocks into complete, reliable, and scalable end-to-end solutions.nSolution Integration Assurance – Provide oversight and assurance that multi-domain solutions are fully integrated, technically sound, and strategically aligned.nDrive End-to-End Roadmap Development – Work across domains and with suppliers to influence and align technology roadmaps to deliver fully integrated solutions.nArchitecture Governance Compliance – Ensure all end-to-end solutions comply with architecture governance, principles, and design authorities.nStandards Definition and Enforcement – Define and champion cross-domain architectural standards, patterns, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.nSenior Stakeholder Engagement – Act as a trusted advisor to senior business, delivery, and technology leaders, ensuring solutions meet end-to-end business needs.nCross-Domain Collaboration – Lead collaboration across multiple domain architects to ensure solution coherence, performance, and operational integrity.nRisk and Integration Management – Identify, manage, and mitigate risks related to solution integration, interdependencies, and technical debt.nFunding and Investment Support – Provide holistic architectural input to investment cases, demonstrating how integrated solutions deliver business value.nEnd-to-End Solution Leadership – Lead architecture activities on major programmes, ensuring all contributing domains align to the overall solution architecture. Maintain end-to-end solution models and documentation to support delivery, assurance, and operational handover.nPromote Architectural and Solution design – Champion continuous improvement in architectural and solution design practices, promoting integrated ways of working across domains and solution building blocks.nRegulatory and Compliance Alignment – Ensure integrated solutions meet all regulatory, security, and compliance obligations across all domains.nIndustry and Market Awareness – Stay informed of external trends, technologies, and regulatory developments to shape future integrated solution strategies.nRequirements:nTelecommunication Network Architecture Expertise- Deep knowhow of IP /MPLS, SDWAN, Radio access network, 3GPP standards and Core telecom network systemnEnterprise and Solution Architecture Expertise – Deep understanding of architecture principles and frameworks (e.g. TOGAF), with the ability to design scalable, resilient, and maintainable solutions.nSystems Integration – Proficient in integrating diverse systems using APIs, middleware, messaging, and data transformation patterns across cloud and on-premises platforms with architecture experience of integration of OSS/BSS and customer interfaces.nCloud and Modern Infrastructure Architecture – Skilled in solutions on public cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP), including use of containers, serverless, and hybrid cloud strategies.nStakeholder Engagement and Influence – Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with business leaders, delivery teams, and external partners to gain buy-in and drive outcomes.nBusiness Continuity and Resilience Design – Competence in designing solutions that ensure availability, disaster recovery, and continuity of service, aligned with business-critical requirements.nDecision-Making and Trade-off Analysis – Expertise in balancing cost, performance, technical debt, and time-to-market to make sound architectural decisions.nSecurity and Compliance by Design – Knowledge of secure architecture practices and regulatory requirements, ensuring solutions protect sensitive data and meet compliance standards (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001).nLeadership and Mentoring – Experience leading architecture teams, guiding junior architects, and building architectural maturity across delivery functions.nBusiness and Commercial Acumen – Ability to align technical solutions with business goals, understanding commercial drivers, and enabling value through architecture.nCompany Benefits:nYou will have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. These include 20% bonus and 10% car allowance. If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact

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