Senior Architect - Architecture Embankment

Position: Senior Architect - Architecture Job in Embankment 50,000 - 56,000
High-end residential projects, heritage and conservation experience, full RIBA stage involvement

Job Summary Senior Architect Job Embankment within the Architecture sector, delivering high-end residential, heritage and conservation-focused projects across London and the wider UK.

This role offers involvement across all RIBA stages, combining design development, technical detailing and project delivery responsibilities. The position suits a qualified architect with strong experience or interest in heritage, conservation and high-end residential architecture.

You will take ownership of projects from concept through completion, working independently and within multidisciplinary project teams. Responsibilities include client engagement, consultant coordination and maintaining compliance with UK planning and building regulations. Projects require careful attention to craftsmanship, traditional construction, contextual design and high-quality architectural detailing.

Senior Architect Job Embankment offers experienced architects responsibility across complex projects while maintaining a strong technical and design focus. The role provides exposure to sensitive existing buildings, bespoke homes and considered architectural interventions requiring confident project leadership.

About the Company This established practice operates within the Architecture sector, delivering residential, heritage and master planning projects across the UK. The portfolio includes high-end private homes, sensitive refurbishments, listed building works and larger urban design schemes. The organisation focuses on high-quality design, contextual architecture and carefully considered detailing throughout project delivery.

Architects work independently while contributing within collaborative teams and coordinating with clients, consultants and project stakeholders. The working environment supports technical excellence, design integrity and professional development across different project stages. The practice maintains a strong focus on well-crafted architecture, supported by effective project management and detailed client engagement.

Role & Responsibilities Lead architectural projects across all RIBA work stages, maintaining consistent design quality and technical accuracy throughout delivery

Produce detailed technical drawings and specifications supporting high-quality construction and compliance with relevant UK regulations

Manage client relationships effectively, providing clear communication and maintaining trust throughout each stage of the project lifecycle

Coordinate with consultants, contractors and stakeholders to support integrated, efficient and well-managed architectural project delivery

Take responsibility for project programmes, adjusting timelines and resources to meet agreed deadlines and project objectives

Oversee project budgets, monitoring financial performance and supporting delivery within agreed project cost constraints

Contribute to heritage, conservation and high-end residential design development with strong attention to context and detailing

Work independently when required while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams delivering complex and sensitive architectural schemes

Skills & Experience Required Qualified Architect with a minimum of five years post-qualification professional experience within the Architecture sector

Strong interest or good experience in heritage, conservation and high-end residential architecture and project delivery

Strong technical knowledge of residential construction detailing, including experience or understanding of traditional building methods

Demonstrable experience delivering architectural projects across all RIBA stages from initial concept through to completion

Good understanding of UK planning policy, building regulations, construction systems and relevant project delivery requirements

Experience in contract administration with knowledge of standard building contracts and established construction procurement routes

Strong communication skills with confidence engaging clients, consultants, contractors and wider project stakeholders throughout delivery

Working knowledge of ArchiCAD is beneficial, alongside willingness to learn and adopt appropriate new digital tools

Salary & Benefits Up to 56,00021 days holiday plus bank holidays and discretionary leave over the Christmas period

Paid overtime at an increased rate with no expectation of regular additional working hours

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