Architect (Social Housing)

Architect Design Focused Social & Affordable Housing Projects Dundee Permanent

A Dundeebased architectural practice with a strong reputation for thoughtful peoplecentred design is looking to appoint a designfocused Architect to join its growing team. With a pipeline dominated by social affordable and midmarket housing this is an opportunity to shape communities through highquality contextdriven residential architecture.

If you care about design integrity placemaking and delivering homes that genuinely improve lives this role gives you the platform to do your best work with clear longterm progression built in.

A rare longterm opportunity

Alongside a strong project pipeline the practice is entering a period of planned succession over the next 35 years. For the right person this creates:

• Genuine promotion opportunities as the practice evolves
• The potential for future equity/ownership involvement
• A chance to help shape the next chapter of the studio

This is ideal for someone who wants more than just another job. Someone who wants influence responsibility and a meaningful stake in the future.

What youll be doing

• Leading and contributing to design development across RIBA Stages 24
• Producing concept planning and technical information for housing projects
• Working closely with local authorities housing associations and community stakeholders
• Ensuring design quality is maintained through delivery
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to studio culture

What were looking for

• Qualified Architect with strong design sensibility
• Experience in housing ideally social or affordable residential would help but is not essential.
• Confident working through early design stages and presenting ideas clearly
• Proficiency in Autocad and Revit (or willingness to upskill quickly)
• Someone collaborative thoughtful and passionate about creating better places

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Clear progression pathway linked to succession planning
• Potential for equity in the medium term
• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive designdriven environment where your work has visible impact

If youre an Architect who wants to create meaningful wellcrafted housing and youre excited by the idea of growing into a future leadership role then wed love to hear from you.