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Senior Design Architect Job in Chelsea, London
The opportunity for a Senior Design Architect to join an award-winning architecture practice with over 40 years of experience delivering luxury residential, commercial, and conservation projects. This role offers the autonomy to lead prestigious projects, with the support of a dedicated team, and the chance to grow into a strategic leadership position within the firm.
Our client is a well-established architectural consultancy that has been at the forefront of delivering high-quality, tailored architectural solutions for over four decades. Based in Chelsea Harbour, they’ve developed a strong reputation for their work on luxurious properties and heritage projects. Their portfolio includes some of the most bespoke and high-end residential and commercial developments in prime locations across London, particularly in areas like Kensington & Chelsea, as well as internationally.
The practice prides itself on the perfect balance of heritage conservation and modern architectural design, offering a collaborative, design-led environment where creativity and attention to detail are at the core of every project.
Collaborating with the studio’s award-winning team, the Senior Design Architect will play a pivotal role in shaping the initial vision of projects, from concept to planning, while maintaining a dialogue between heritage constraints and contemporary architectural solutions
Role & Responsibilities
* To initiate design on projects from stages 0 to 3, including the formulation of the brief and development of the concept designs
* Collaborating closely with the studio delivery team to finalise proposals through to stage 3 and into the subsequent project phases
* A key part of this role includes producing concept sketches and ideas using both hand drawing techniques and computer-based tools
* To liaise with Directors and the technical delivery teams to ensure smooth project delivery
* To supervise the production of planning drawings and coordinate with the design team
* Prepare design and access statements, arrange and attend pre-submission meetings with planning and design officers
* Prepare and submit planning and listed building consent applications
* Coordinate the discharge of consent conditions.
Required Skills & Experience
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience post Part-III
* A minimum of 5 years UK experience working in professional practice
* Experience working on high-end residential or high-end commercial/hotel projects with a contract value of circa £5million upwards
* Proven experience in delivering concept designs to RIBA stage 3
* Strong hand drawing/sketching skills are essential
* Strong management skills with the confidence to lead a small team
* Confident communication skills, particularly when dealing with external consultants
* Fluent use of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SketchUp and Adobe Suite
* Exceptional 3D concept visualisation skills are a must
* Possess a strong ability to conceptualise and interpret spatial design in three dimensions
* Fluent in spoken and written English.
What you get back
* Discretionary performance-based bonus
* Continued support and growth opportunities
* Office hours 9am to 5.30pm
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays and additional Christmas office closure.
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