An established architectural practice in London is currently seeking a Senior Architect with strong experience in cladding and facade design and delivery to join its growing team. This is a key hire at a strategic level, offering the opportunity to play an important role in shaping the technical direction of projects while working within a well supported and collaborative studio environment.

The role will focus on complex facade packages across a varied portfolio, including residential and commercial workplace schemes. The successful candidate will be involved from early design coordination through to detailed delivery, working closely with internal teams, consultants and contractors to ensure high quality technical outcomes. This position would suit someone with a strong technical mindset and deep sector knowledge, who is confident taking ownership of facade related elements while contributing to wider project delivery.

Requirements

Significant post qualification experience at Senior Architect level
Strong background in cladding and facade design and delivery across multiple project stages
Proven experience working on residential and or commercial office projects
Excellent technical knowledge of building envelopes, materials and construction detailing
Ability to manage and coordinate facade packages alongside multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication skills and confidence working with consultants and contractors
Revit is not essential, with the focus being on technical expertise and sector knowledge
Ability to work autonomously while supporting and mentoring more junior team members
Highly organised with a proactive and professional approach
Please note no visa sponsorship is available for this role

Benefits & Working Environment

The practice places a strong emphasis on culture, development and wellbeing, offering a supportive and well rounded package:

Hybrid working 4 days in the office and 1 day from home
Competitive pension scheme
Discretionary bonus
Season ticket loan
ARB and RIBA subscriptions paid
Private healthcare
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Christmas shutdown period
Additional annual leave after long service
Monthly company breakfast and team update
Access to structured training and development
Laptop provided
Regular social events throughout the year
and more

This is a strong opportunity for a technically focused Senior Architect to take on a key role within a practice that values expertise, collaboration and long term career progression.