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Lead Architect – Education & High-Rise Residential
Location: London, Clerkenwell / or Kent
Salary: £50,000 - £58,000

The Role Join an established AJ100 UK Architecture Practice! We're looking for an experienced Lead Architect to take the reins on a range of Education and/or High-Rise Residential projects from our offices in Kent, or Clerkenwell. This role is ideal for a Senior Architect, or Lead Architect with 3–4 years’ experience leading project teams, from concept design through delivery, within a collaborative and design-led studio.  

Key Responsibilities
Lead multi-disciplinary teams on education or high-density residential schemes

Oversee design development, technical detailing, and documentation (RIBA Stages 2–6)

Coordinate BIM workflows and model management using ArchiCAD and/or Revit

Act as client point-of-contact and support project reporting, deadlines, and quality control

Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal best practice initiatives

What You’ll Bring
ARB/RIBA qualified with UK project delivery experience

Minimum 3–4 years in a project leadership or job-running role

Strong portfolio across education and/or high-rise residential sectors

Proficient in ArchiCAD and/or Revit

Confident communicator with strong knowledge of UK building regulations

Benefits
Flexible/hybrid working options

Career development support and structured CPD

Involvement in high-impact, design-led projects nationwide