Lead Architect – Education & High-Rise Residential
Location: London, Clerkenwell / or Kent
Salary: £50,000 - £58,000
The Role
Join an established AJ100 UK Architecture Practice!
We're looking for an experienced Lead Architect to take the reins on a range of Education and/or High-Rise Residential projects from our offices in Kent, or Clerkenwell.
This role is ideal for a Senior Architect, or Lead Architect with 3–4 years’ experience leading project teams, from concept design through delivery, within a collaborative and design-led studio.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead multi-disciplinary teams on education or high-density residential schemes
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Oversee design development, technical detailing, and documentation (RIBA Stages 2–6)
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Coordinate BIM workflows and model management using ArchiCAD and/or Revit
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Act as client point-of-contact and support project reporting, deadlines, and quality control
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Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal best practice initiatives
What You’ll Bring
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ARB/RIBA qualified with UK project delivery experience
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Minimum 3–4 years in a project leadership or job-running role
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Strong portfolio across education and/or high-rise residential sectors
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Proficient in ArchiCAD and/or Revit
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Confident communicator with strong knowledge of UK building regulations
Benefits
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Flexible/hybrid working options
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Career development support and structured CPD
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Involvement in high-impact, design-led projects nationwide