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  • Location London
  • Type Permanent
  • Salary Dependant on Experience
  • Ref 1282824
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Lead education projects within a multidisciplinary employee owned practice focused on sustainability

Job Summary

Senior Architect Job London offers a leadership role within the architecture sector, focusing on the delivery of education projects across the UK. Based in London, this position involves leading projects from concept through to completion, with a particular focus on schools and education environments.

You will manage complex projects valued between £5m and £20m, ensuring high standards of design, technical delivery and client satisfaction. The role combines design leadership with project management responsibilities, supporting multidisciplinary collaboration and sustainable design outcomes.

Senior Architect Job London provides the opportunity to influence meaningful community-focused projects while developing leadership skills within a supportive and progressive practice. You will play a key role in shaping educational environments that respond to user needs, regulatory requirements and long-term sustainability objectives.

About the Company

This established multidisciplinary practice operates within the architecture sector, delivering projects across the UK with a strong emphasis on sustainability, community impact and design quality. With a large team of professionals across multiple studios, the organisation is recognised for its collaborative approach and technical expertise. The practice promotes a people-first culture, encouraging innovation, inclusivity and professional development.

As an employee-owned organisation, it offers long-term career engagement and future ownership opportunities. Projects span a range of sectors, with particular strength in education and public sector delivery. Recruitment and development are supported through specialist services aligned with Hunter Dunning, ensuring continued growth within the built environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead education projects across all RIBA stages, ensuring design quality and technical delivery meet client expectations
  • Manage multiple or complex projects, maintaining control of programme, budget and overall project performance
  • Direct and mentor junior architects, supporting their development and contribution to project teams
  • Lead client meetings and stakeholder engagement, presenting proposals and managing ongoing relationships
  • Oversee design development and coordinate consultants to ensure integrated and compliant project outcomes
  • Manage project finances including fee tracking, invoicing and profitability across all stages
  • Contribute to business development activities including securing new work and supporting practice growth
  • Ensure projects align with sustainability targets and regulatory requirements throughout delivery

Skills & Experience Required

  • RIBA Part 3 qualified Architect with at least 3 years post qualification experience within the UK
  • Proven experience delivering education projects, including schools and DfE-led schemes
  • Strong design, technical and presentation skills with proficiency in Revit for project delivery
  • Experience managing projects valued between £5m and £20m across multiple RIBA stages
  • Ability to lead teams, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and maintain strong client relationships
  • Knowledge of modern construction methods, refurbishment and retrofit strategies within education projects
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and project deadlines
  • Understanding of BIM workflows and technical advisor roles within education sector projects is beneficial

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary offered on a competitive basis depending on experience and leadership capability
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays supporting work life balance
  • Flexible working hours allowing adaptable and productive working arrangements
  • Hybrid working setup supporting both office collaboration and remote flexibility
  • Employee ownership scheme providing long-term engagement and shared success
  • Pension contribution and additional benefits including childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme
  • Access to healthcare plans supporting overall wellbeing and professional sustainability

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role is ideal for a Senior Architect looking to lead education projects within a collaborative and sustainability-focused environment. It suits individuals who are confident managing complex projects and engaging with clients and stakeholders. You will enjoy shaping learning environments and delivering projects that have a positive social impact.

Senior Architect Job London is well suited to candidates seeking leadership responsibility while continuing to develop design and technical expertise. It also appeals to those who value working within an employee-owned organisation that supports long-term career growth and professional development.

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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