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Project Architect - Architecture job in Waterloo, London - £38,000 - £50,000

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  • Location London
  • Type Permanent
  • Salary £38,000 - £50,000
  • Ref 13178
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High-end residential schemes, employee-owned practice, flexible working, full RIBA stages

Job Summary

Project Architect Job Waterloo is available with an award-winning employee-owned Architecture and interiors practice. This role is based in London and focuses on high-end residential schemes, hospitality, heritage, and mixed-use projects. You will work on bespoke housing, high-spec penthouses, mews properties, apartments, and larger residential buildings.

Project values range from £1,000,000 to £50,000,000 across London and selected wider locations. The role requires a confident architect able to manage projects through all RIBA stages. You will produce design information, technical construction packages, models, images, and detailed documentation.

This Project Architect Job Waterloo offers strong benefits, creative collaboration, and a supportive work-life balance. The practice has low staff turnover and allows flexibility around workload, childcare, and personal commitments. You will report to senior staff and directors while supervising junior team members.

About the Company

This architecture and interiors practice has over 15 years of experience across UK and overseas projects. Its portfolio includes bespoke housing, high-spec penthouses, high-end hotels, and small residential schemes. The team also delivers mixed-use and non-residential projects, demonstrating broad design and technical capability.

The practice is employee-owned and has received recognition for being a good employer. It offers a strong benefits package, creative development opportunities, and a culture focused on quality. The studio is suited to architects seeking detailed, contemporary, and carefully crafted projects.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Work on high-end residential mews properties, apartments, penthouses, and mixed-use schemes across London
  • Run projects through all RIBA stages from early concept design to completion on site
  • Prepare and develop drawings, models, images, and design documents for project presentation and delivery
  • Produce detailed technical construction information with a strong focus on accuracy and coordination
  • Work within a small project team while supporting clear communication and project progress
  • Use Revit or AutoCAD daily on live projects across design and technical stages
  • Supervise junior team members and support their development through project tasks and reviews
  • Report clearly to seniors and directors on programme, technical issues, and delivery requirements

Skills & Experience Required

  • Qualified Part III Architect with at least three years professional experience in a UK practice
  • Experience with bespoke high-end properties, mews houses, apartments, hospitality, or heritage projects is essential
  • Excellent graphic skills and 3D design ability using InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp, or rendering software
  • Able to demonstrate project experience across all RIBA stages, with strengths in stages three and four
  • Confident working through detailed design, technical design, and project delivery stages
  • Technically minded with strong attention to detail and experience delivering crafted project packages
  • Proficient in Revit or AutoCAD with live project experience within a UK practice
  • Presentable and confident when handling client, consultant, and contractor facing responsibilities

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary of £38,000 – £50,000
  • Pension scheme with 3% contribution from the company
  • Life assurance of four times salary and permanent health insurance for long term sickness
  • Discretionary profit share bonus payment and annual leave rising with service
  • Flexible working arrangements with core office hours between 11:00 and 3:30
  • RIBA membership fees paid, in-house CPD seminars, and personal CPD provision each year
  • Office trips, social events, sports activities, showers, cycle storage, and wellbeing benefits

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role is ideal for a Project Architect with strong high-end residential and technical delivery experience. It would suit someone confident running projects through RIBA stages and managing detailed packages. You will enjoy working within a small team while supervising junior colleagues and reporting to directors.

Strong Revit or AutoCAD skills will support daily project delivery and coordination. The opportunity is suited to someone who values contemporary design, careful detailing, and a balanced studio culture. This Project Architect Job Waterloo offers long-term progression within an employee-owned practice.

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market.

We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.

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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.

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