Posted: 18 June
The role
ABOUT THE ROLE
Dreamlab is a hospitality development company building a pipeline of 17+ new sites across
the UK and US over the next 18 months. We create and operate restaurants, bars and multi-
concept venues, from neighbourhood rotisseries to Michelin-level dining.
We are hiring a Junior Architect to join our in-house design and architecture team. You will
work directly with our interior designer and Creative Director of Design, translating approved
visual concepts into practical, buildable spaces. This is a broad and fast-moving role across
a large pipeline, no two projects are the same.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Develop floor plans and spatial layouts from approved interior design concepts, working closely with the interior designer throughout
- Produce full technical drawing packages, elevations, sections, coordination, builder drawings, furniture drawings and compliance documentation
- Apply branding and design elements to technical drawings in collaboration with the brand team
- Manage the architectural delivery of multiple projects simultaneously across the UK pipeline
- Liaise with contractors, specialist consultants and project managers during the build phase
- Attend site visits and oversee the install of finishes against the FF&E schedule
- Support snagging and handover processes through to opening
- Work within defined timelines and budgets, flagging risks early
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Part II or Part III qualified architect, or working towards RIBA qualification
- 1–3 years of experience in hospitality, retail or high-end residential interiors. You understand how designed spaces are actually built
- Strong technical drawing skills, confident producing full packages in AutoCAD or equivalent
- Comfortable working on multiple live projects at pace and adapting quickly when briefs evolve
- Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture. You can hold the practical and the aesthetic at the same time
- Experience working directly with interior designers and contractors, not just in isolation
- Excellent communication; clear, direct, and responsive
- Revit, Vectorworks or SketchUp experience alongside AutoCAD
USEFUL BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
- Experience in listed buildings, basement works or complex planning environments
- Familiarity with US building codes and permitting processes
- An eye for design; you understand what makes a room work as well as what makes it feel right
WHAT WE OFFER
- £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
- A genuinely varied pipeline; you will work across new builds, refurbishments, listed
- buildings and multi-concept sites from day one
- Direct exposure to the full process, from approved concept through to opening night
- A small, senior team; you will have real responsibility and real influence over the work
- London-based with no travel requirement
