🏛️ Senior Architect – Employee-Owned Practice
📍 London | 💷 Competitive Salary | 🏡 Hybrid + Flexible Working
A fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver innovative education projects with a forward-thinking, employee-owned practice. This B Corp® certified consultancy is one of the UK’s leading multidisciplinary design firms, with 300+ specialists across 9 studios. Known for design quality, technical excellence and a strong people-first culture, the practice champions sustainability and positive social impact while offering you the chance to share in ownership.
🔎 Your Role
* Lead and deliver education projects (particularly schools, including DfE-led schemes)
* Manage multiple/complex projects through all RIBA stages
* Direct and mentor junior architects
* Lead client meetings, presentations + stakeholder engagement
* Oversee design development, technical delivery + consultant coordination
* Manage project finances, fees + profitability
* Contribute to winning new work + supporting business growth
🛠️ What You’ll Need
* RIBA Part 3 (or equivalent) with 3+ years post-qualification experience
* Proven track record delivering schools projects (DfE experience ideal)
* Strong design, technical + presentation skills
* Proficiency in Revit and BIM workflows
* Experience on projects £5m–£20m in value
* Ability to manage teams + build strong client relationships
* Knowledge of MMC, refurbishment + retrofit approaches
* Bonus: Experience with SEN, Further or Higher Education projects, and Technical Advisor roles
💼 What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Flexible working times
* Hybrid working
* Employee ownership scheme
* Pension contribution
* Childcare vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Assisted healthcare plans
👉 If you’re a passionate Senior Architect who wants to lead impactful education projects in a progressive, people-focused practice, apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.