Overview
Senior Design Architect Job in Chelsea, London. Senior Design Architect Job based in Chelsea Harbour with a long-established practice renowned for luxury residential and heritage projects across London and internationally. Offering £65,000 plus bonus, this role is perfect for a design-focused architect with strong sketching and 3D visualisation skills looking to lead early-stage concepts on high-profile schemes.
About the employer
Our client is a well-established architectural consultancy that has been at the forefront of delivering high-quality, tailored architectural solutions for over four decades. Based in Chelsea Harbour, they have a strong reputation for luxurious properties and heritage projects. Their portfolio includes bespoke and high-end residential and commercial developments in prime locations across London, particularly in Kensington & Chelsea, and internationally.
Role & Responsibilities
* Initiate design on projects from stages 0 to 3, including formulating the brief and developing concept designs.
* Collaborate with the studio delivery team to finalise proposals through to stage 3 and into subsequent project phases.
* Produce concept sketches and ideas using hand drawing techniques and computer-based tools.
* Liaise with Directors and the technical delivery teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
* Supervise the production of planning drawings and coordinate with the design team.
* Prepare design and access statements and arrange/attend pre-submission meetings with planning and design officers.
* Prepare and submit planning and listed building consent applications.
* Coordinate the discharge of consent conditions.
Required Skills & Experience
* A minimum of 5 years' experience post Part-III.
* A minimum of 5 years UK experience working in professional practice.
* Experience on high-end residential or high-end commercial/hotel projects with contract value circa £5 million upwards.
* Proven experience delivering concept designs to RIBA stage 3.
* Strong hand drawing/sketching skills are essential.
* Strong management skills with the confidence to lead a small team.
* Confident communication skills, particularly with external consultants.
* Fluent use of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SketchUp and Adobe Suite.
* Exceptional 3D concept visualisation skills.
* Strong ability to conceptualise and interpret spatial design in three dimensions.
* Fluent in spoken and written English.
What you get back
* £55,000 - £65,000
* Discretionary performance-based bonus
* Workplace pension
* Continued support and growth opportunities
* Office hours 9am to 5.30pm
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays and additional Christmas office closure
How to apply
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Terms
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