Senior architect​/project architect; stage 4–lead

East Architecture, Landscape, Urban Design is looking for a senior architect/project architect (stage 4–5 lead) to join its team in London.

East Architecture, Landscape, Urban Design is an award-winning, design-led architecture, landscape and urban design practice. We are currently a team of 15 in a studio based in London Fields.

East is an equal opportunities employer. We would like our practice to reflect the diversity of London closely and especially encourage applications from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups in architecture. Let us know if you think you fit this description if you are comfortable doing so.

We are recruiting in response to a larger residential scheme re-starting its next stage.

• a friendly and collaborative studio, working in small teams
• experience and support in growing your skills
• socially and publicly oriented work, with a focus on social housing and the public realm
• opportunities to support sustainability, urban and landscape research within the practice

Qualification and experience: UK Part 3 qualified with at least four years’ post-Part 3 experience in the UK.

Project delivery:
Demonstrated experience delivering at least two housing projects of 20 or more units through RIBA Stage 5 under JCT Design and Build contracts, working as part of the architect’s team novated to the contractor.

Software proficiency:
Confident working in Revit, with experience developing and coordinating value engineering (VE) packages while maintaining design quality and regulatory compliance. (We also use Vectorworks, Adobe Suite, Sketch Up and Rhino).

Technical and coordination:
Strong technical detailing, specification writing, consultant coordination and construction-stage problem-solving skills.

Building safety and regulations:
Deep, up-to‑date knowledge and understanding of UK Building Regulations, building safety risks and the Principal Designer (BR) role and duties under the Building Safety Act.

Procurement:
Strong understanding of procurement routes, including Design and Build and PCSAs.

Design and leadership:
Good design judgement, an interest in working as part of a small team, ability to lead teams and a passionate, wide‑range knowledge of architecture.

Communication:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with contractors and multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills:

Proven ability to produce and coordinate compliant technical design, assess changes and resolve construction issues.

Knowledge:
Comprehensive understanding of relevant Building Regulations, building safety risks and designer duties.

Experience:

Evidence of carrying out comparable responsibilities successfully on similar residential projects.

Behaviours:
Strong sense of professional responsibility, cooperative approach, proactive in raising concerns and clear recognition of when specialist advice is required.

• fluency in both written and spoken English
• proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• availability to start November 2026

These skills and competencies should be evidenced within your CV and portfolio.