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Senior Architect - Architecture job in Chelsea, London - £50,000 - £55,000

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  • Location London
  • Type Permanent
  • Salary £50,000 - £55,000
  • Ref 14892
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Hybrid working, super-prime residential projects, flexible start times

Job Summary

Senior Architect Job Chelsea is now available with a collaborative studio working on prime residential projects in London. This Architecture role focuses on high-end and super-prime residential schemes, including refurbishment, extension and detailed delivery work.

You will join a supportive studio of six people with a strong focus on work life balance and collaboration. The role offers responsibility for running projects across all RIBA stages, with an initial large-scale high-end residential refurbishment and extension in SW London.

You will produce tender and construction packages, coordinate consultants and resolve site queries. This Senior Architect Job Chelsea suits someone with strong residential project running experience, contract administration knowledge and a proactive approach within a busy studio.

About the Company

Established in 2009, this studio works primarily in prime London locations including Chelsea, Belgravia, Knightsbridge and Mayfair. The office has six staff and has developed a supportive and collaborative culture. The studio aims to grow a solid team that develops, strengthens and stays together.

New ideas and suggestions are welcomed and discussed across the practice. The role offers work on exceptional residential projects with flexible hybrid working, development opportunities and regular team socials. The office hours are 9am to 5pm, with additional flexibility for childcare commitments.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Produce detailed tender and construction packages including construction details, services drawings and schedules
  • Prepare finishes, ironmongery, room elevation and joinery elevation packages for high-end residential projects
  • Liaise with local councils, building control, inspectors and consultants throughout project delivery stages
  • Prepare and develop drawings, surveys, appraisals, concept layouts and final planning layouts
  • Coordinate professional consultants including building control, engineers, interior designers and wider project specialists
  • Supervise and coordinate junior in-house team members to complete tender packages accurately
  • Source materials, develop details and create schedules supporting high-quality residential project delivery
  • Attend site meetings, provide support and resolve queries arising during construction stages

Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum five years post Part III experience with residential project running and contract administration
  • Proven experience working on medium to large scale high-end residential projects in London
  • Super-prime residential experience with strong understanding of detail, quality and site delivery requirements
  • High-end interiors experience would be beneficial for coordinating finishes, joinery and design details
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp for design and technical production
  • Strong organisation skills with capacity to prioritise workloads across multiple live project requirements
  • Ability to work proactively and autonomously while contributing positively within a busy studio
  • Excellent written and verbal English with eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary range of £50,000 – £55,000 depending on experience and suitability
  • Flexible hybrid working, with three days per week required in the office
  • Flexible start times available for childcare commitments and improved working balance
  • Support and development opportunities available within a collaborative and growing studio environment
  • Office hours are 9am to 5pm supporting structure and work life balance
  • 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure provided
  • Regular team socials, days out, trips and discretionary annual bonus based on company performance

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role is ideal for a Senior Architect with strong high-end residential experience in London. It would suit someone confident running projects on site and managing contract administration. Candidates with super-prime residential, tender package and construction detailing experience will be well suited.

The opportunity also suits someone who values collaboration, autonomy and a supportive studio culture. Senior Architect Job Chelsea offers flexible hybrid working, prime residential projects and the chance to lead work across all RIBA stages within a small studio.

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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