Project London is hiring a dynamic and process driven design professional to lead our growing team in south west London.
We are an award winning studio working across architecture, interiors and project management in the high end residential world. From first sketch to handover we create homes of lasting quality for discerning clients, blending creativity with technical rigour and clear commercial thinking.
With a strong pipeline of luxury projects across London we now seek an experienced and hands on architect to lead the studio team, raising the bar on design delivery and day to day performance at a pivotal moment in our growth.
About you:
* You are a confident and organised architect or interior designer with proven leadership on high end residential projects
* You run projects calmly and well and you enjoy helping others do the same through mentoring and sensible resourcing
* You pair design flair with a commercial mindset and you understand the expectations of HNW and UHNW clients
* You know how to protect project profitability while delivering outstanding results
* You lead with clarity, communicate with warmth and authority, and thrive in a fast paced, design led setting
Key responsibilities:
* Lead the design team, driving process, efficiency and profitability across projects
* Lead multiple projects across all RIBA stages, from concept to completion
* Oversee client presentations, drawing packages, technical detailing, and specifications
* Take ownership of resourcing and time planning across your team (experience with Harvest or similar a plus)
* Support team members through mentorship and day-to-day guidance
* Monitor project profitability and ensure that scope and fees are proactively managed
* Oversee contract administration and liaise with consultants and contractors on site
* Maintain quality across all deliverables, ensuring design integrity and technical compliance
* Uphold Project London’s standards of design, communication, and professionalism
Required qualifications:
* Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
* Strong experience across all RIBA stages, particularly in luxury residential projects
* Proven ability to lead project teams, both in-studio and on-site
* Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations, contract administration, and construction methods
* Confident managing clients, consultants, and contractors
* Highly proficient in Vectorworks (2D)
* Skilled in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office
* Experienced with (or open to learning) time-tracking and resource planning tools
* Detail-oriented, process-driven, and commercially aware
Why join Project London?
* Competitive salary, based on experience
* Hybrid working model: 3 days in our Parsons Green studio, 2 days remote
* 25 days’ holiday per year, plus office closure over the Christmas break
* Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team
* Meaningful career progression opportunities as the studio grows
* Direct influence over design direction, delivery, and studio culture
How to apply:
* Step one: complete our short application quiz here – this should take no more than 20-30 minutes. Please note only candidates who complete the quiz will be considered for interview
* Step two: submit your CV and portfolio to jm@projectlondon.co.uk
Important information:
* Applications are open only to candidates already based in London with the right to live and work in the UK
* Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates
* The role is available immediately, though we understand that notice periods may apply
* No recruitment agencies, thank you