Senior project architect

Own London Studio has an opportunity for a senior project architect to join its team in London.

Own London is a design and development studio that specialises in high end residential property in London. Our in-house multidisciplinary team consists of architects, interior designers, chartered engineers, craftsmen, project managers and property managers. By designing, constructing, developing and managing property in-house, our collaborative imagination and collective intelligence brings a creative edge of difference and the highest levels of detail. Our portfolio includes more than 30 projects in Prime Central London.

Our expertise cover; residences, hospitality and commercial spaces. All unified by a guiding vision, to enrich the lives of the individuals who occupy them.

This is a senior role with genuine creative and technical responsibility at a studio where quality is non-negotiable and no two projects are alike. You will lead the delivery of complex, high-value projects from initial concept through to construction completion, working closely with our Director of Architecture and Creative Director at every stage. You will also manage and mentor a small project team, helping to set the standard for how work is done across the studio.

The candidate must have a proven track record of designing and delivering interior architecture packages as well as leading a team, with focus on high-end residential or hospitality projects.

We are looking for someone who brings both design ambition and technical rigour, someone who can walk a client through a compelling presentation in the afternoon and resolve a tricky technical detail the same morning. Someone who thrives in an environment where cross-disciplinary thinking is the norm, and where the difference between good and exceptional always matters. The candidate will manage a small team for project delivery with confidence whilst managing their own time and project schedule.

• lead the delivery of architectural and interior architecture packages from concept design through to construction across multiple projects
• owning project programmes, deliverables, and deadlines, and keeping stakeholders informed and aligned throughout
• preparing and presenting design proposals to clients and directors with confidence and clarity, reflecting the studio’s exacting aesthetic standards
• develop and maintain design programmes throughout all project stages
• lead, mentor, and support a small project team, coordinating resources and monitoring progress
• oversee all design and technical aspects of projects, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery
• conduct site visits and coordinate with contractors and construction teams during project delivery
• collaborating closely with studio leadership on concept development, design development, and technical production across residential, hospitality and commercial commissions
• demonstrate strong design and technical capabilities with a detail-focused approach

You are an experienced architect with a strong portfolio in high-end residential or hospitality work and have spent over a decade learning. The role requires drive and initiative in a fast paced, lively and creative environment. You take initiative, communicate clearly, and know how to hold a project together under pressure without losing sight of the design. You are curious, considered, and you care about the details because you understand why they matter.

• a minimum of ten years’ experience, with a portfolio demonstrating high-end residential or hospitality projects in prime London locations
• proven experience leading project teams and managing delivery across multiple RIBA stages simultaneously
• strong technical competence; your drawings, packages and specifications are accurate, detailed, and produced to the highest standard
• a genuine appreciation for materials, craftsmanship, and the layered, eclectic aesthetic that defines OWN London’s work
• proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketch Up or Blender
• experience working with listed buildings, basement construction, and new-build developments with a strong…