Architect with Aviation Schemes Design Studio based in London

A renowned UK architecture practice celebrated for its innovative and sustainable design solutions across sectors such as aviation education rail hospitality healthcare leisure and retail is seeking a skilled Architect to join their London team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a forwardthinking collaborative environment that values creativity and technical excellence.

Role Overview

This fulltime permanent position offers a wideranging architectural role encompassing design coordination and liaison with additional responsibilities in team leadership and management. Based in a vibrant Central London studio the role operates under a flexible hybrid working policy requiring a minimum of two office days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Control:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for assigned projects or work packages.
  • Engage in all RIBA Plan of Work stages 07 from inception to completion.
  • Interpret and implement clientspecific processes ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Manage key project elements including briefs budgets timelines and deliverables such as drawings schedules and reports.
  • Oversee project assistants tasks ensuring timely delivery and participate in design meetings workshops and presentations.
• Design Control:
  • Develop creative technically sound design solutions that meet client aspirations and industry standards.
  • Coordinate structural MEP and specialist design elements into cohesive project plans.
  • Contribute to internal design reviews and prepare highquality presentation materials.
  • Stay informed on construction legislation and technical advancements through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Commercial Control:
  • Monitor commercial risks and escalate concerns to senior team members as needed.
  • Track resource allocation and profit targets assisting in managing work within defined constraints.
  • Document and secure approval for project changes affecting time cost or quality.
• Quality Control:
  • Adhere to established quality management systems ensuring compliance with project CAD/BIM plans and standardized documentation.
  • Support internal and external audits of project work.
• Team Management:
  • Foster a dynamic motivated team environment contributing to its structure and identifying training needs.
  • Provide occasional reports on resources fees or design issues as required by leadership.
• Business Development:
  • Spot opportunities for growth and collaborate on bids or submissions for new projects.
  • Maintain an uptodate professional profile for marketing purposes.

Requirements

• Proven architectural experience with a robust portfolio showcasing technical and design expertise.
• Strong technical knowledge of building technology codes standards and specifications.
• Proficiency in industrystandard software including Revit Sketchup Adobe Creative Suite and InDesign.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken written and graphical) and a proactive teamoriented mindset.
• Registration with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive negotiable salary reflective of experience.
• Comprehensive package including private medical insurance eyecare vouchers 10 paid sick days annually and a 5 employer pension contribution within 90 days of joining.
• Flexible hybrid working (minimum 2 office days/week) and up to 10 remote working days per year.
• Generous leave: 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and additional days between Christmas and New Year.
• Professional growth opportunities including CPD sessions Revit training LinkedIn Learning and support for RIBA Part III exams 50 fee coverage and paid study leave).
• Wellness and lifestyle perks: cycletowork scheme fresh fruit in the office group life insurance and discretionary profitsharing.
• A supportive inclusive workplace committed to equality and diversity.