📍Location: London, SE1 (Southwark)
📅 Type: Full-time / Permanent / Office-based
About Us
Maris Contracts is one of the UK’s emerging build specialists, delivering mechanical, electrical, partitioning and specialist construction services. Since launching in July 2020, we’ve grown by developing and inspiring our people to build smarter and to the highest standards.
Role
We’re looking for an experienced Architectural Designer to develop creative, functional design solutions that meet client and company objectives. Reporting to the Project Director and Managing Director, you’ll manage design from concept to completion, ensuring alignment between client expectations, design intent and project delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Assess project design requirements and deliver practical, high‑quality solutions
* Manage and coordinate drawing packages through RIBA stages 2–5 (or equivalent)
* Liaise with internal teams and consultants to maintain design consistency
* Attend client presentations and meetings to communicate design ideas
* Create space plans and test fits
* Ensure design cost and construction teams remain fully aligned throughout the project
* Support the build team to ensure successful implementation and design integrity on site
* Uphold Health and Safety standards, including compliance with CDM requirements and building regulations
What We’re Looking For
* Fully qualified Architect with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the commercial interiors industry
* Proven ability to pitch, design and deliver projects up to £20m
* Strong working knowledge of building codes and regulations
* Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and Revit to a high standard
* Confident in hand sketching and design presentation
* Excellent communication and coordination skills with a client‑focused mindset
* Positive, proactive attitude and ability to collaborate at all levels
* Experience in design and build project pitching and work‑winning
Benefits
* Generous holiday package: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas period off and every last working Friday off each month with pay day
* On‑site coffee shop – Free breakfast, tea, coffee and fresh fruit all day
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme – Maris Contracts contributes 15% savings to your pension scheme
* Life assurance – 3x salary after 12 months’ service
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 online GP service plus mental, financial, and physical wellbeing support
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