Lead Architect
Lead Architect
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£50000 - £58000/annum Flexible/Hybrid Working
Category
Arts/Graphic Design
Job Description
Lead Architect – Education & High-Rise Residential Location: London, Clerkenwell / or Kent Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 The Role Join an established AJ100 UK Architecture Practice! We're looking for an experienced Lead Architect to take the reins on a range of Education and/or High-Rise Residential projects from our offices in Kent, or Clerkenwell. This role is ideal for a Senior Architect, or Lead Architect with 3–4 years’ experience leading project teams, from concept design through delivery, within a collaborative and design-led studio. Key Responsibilities Lead multi-disciplinary teams on education or high-density residential schemes Oversee design development, technical detailing, and documentation (RIBA Stages 2–6) Coordinate BIM workflows and model management using ArchiCAD and/or Revit Act as client point-of-contact and support project reporting, deadlines, and quality control Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal best practice initiatives What You’ll Bring ARB/RIBA qualified with UK project delivery experience Minimum 3–4 years in a project leadership or job-running role Strong portfolio across education and/or high-rise residential sectors Proficient in ArchiCAD and/or Revit Confident communicator with strong knowledge of UK building regulations Benefits Flexible/hybrid working options Career development support and structured CPD Involvement in high-impact, design-led projects nationwide