Senior Architect – Housing
Salary
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£50,000 - £60,000
Contract
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Full Time
Location
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London
Ref
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ARUK2609013
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John Watson
About the Company
An established global architecture, urbanism and design practice, with a dedicated housing team working across London is looking for a Senior Architect to join its London studio.
The team specialises in large-scale residential developments, combining strong design with technical delivery, sustainability and placemaking.
About the Role
This role is focused on the design and planning stages of large-scale residential projects, helping to develop well-considered schemes that can move seamlessly into delivery.
You will work on developer-led housing projects of 100+ homes, developing design proposals, responding to planning requirements and coordinating with wider project teams to ensure schemes are both well designed and deliverable.
The role would suit a Senior Architect with recent experience working on large-scale developer-led residential projects, who understands how to balance design quality, planning, commercial considerations and the requirements of technical delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the design development of large-scale residential schemes through the planning stages
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Develop high-quality design proposals for mixed-tenure housing
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Work closely with clients, consultants and project teams to develop coordinated and deliverable designs
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Prepare planning submissions, design reports and presentation material
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Ensure designs respond to London housing policy, planning guidance and regulatory requirements
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Coordinate architectural information using Revit
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Consider buildability and technical delivery from the early design stages
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Help ensure a smooth transition from planning and design into technical delivery
About You
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Strong UK residential architecture experience
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Recent experience working on large-scale, developer-led residential projects is essential
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Experience working on schemes of 100+ homes
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Strong understanding of residential design, housing typologies and placemaking
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Experience developing projects through the planning and design stages
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Revit proficiency is essential
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Good knowledge of UK planning requirements, Building Regulations and residential design standards
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Strong coordination skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams
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Commercially aware, with an understanding of how design decisions impact project delivery
Benefits
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29 days annual leave, including Christmas shutdown allocation
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5% matched employer pension contribution
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Life assurance at 3x salary
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Ongoing mentoring and career development
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Employee-owned practice
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Opportunity to work on significant housing projects across London and the UK
Contact
John Watson
+44 7923 050197
john@locri.co.uk
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