Senior Architect

Senior Architect Job in Bermondsey, London

A Senior Architect job is now available with an AJ100 practice in London! This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team working on conservation and cultural projects throughout the UK! The role offers hybrid working and excellent benefits!

With over 80 years of history, this practice has grown to more than 350 people across 11 UK offices and has won multiple awards, including Architect Employer of the Year. They are recognised as an industry leader in conservation, cultural architecture, planning advice, and heritage consultancy, balancing contemporary design with historic sensitivity.

Their portfolio includes some of the UK's most significant cultural and heritage sites, working closely with public bodies, charities, trusts, private clients, developers, and institutions. From restoring listed buildings and historic landmarks to designing modern cultural spaces within sensitive settings, their work preserves the past while shaping the future.

The practice offers a clear pathway for career progression, flexible hybrid working, and strong support for professional development, including study sponsorship, paid study leave, and leadership training. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that celebrate history, culture, and architecture.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage conservation and cultural projects, ensuring sensitive design responses
• Support project leads in the day-to-day management of projects across all RIBA stages
• Collaborate with public and private sector clients, trusts, museums, and heritage bodies
• Work with specialist consultants, conservators, and craftspeople to develop sensitive solutions
• Act as contract administrator during the construction phase where required.

Required Skills & Experience

• ARB-registered Architect with a minimum of 6 years' post-qualification experience in the UK
• Proven experience working on conservation and cultural projects such as listed buildings, museums, galleries, heritage sites, or ecclesiastical buildings
• Strong design, technical, and detailing skills, with project-running experience
• Knowledge of UK planning and building regulations, particularly in relation to heritage and conservation projects
• Experience managing budgets, planning applications, and listed building consents
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Proficiency in BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, and NBS is essential
• Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What You Get Back

• �44,000 - �56,000
• Profit share bonus
• Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week
• Clear progression opportunities, with training and development support
• 25 days holiday, increasing up to 30 days with service
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan
• Eye care vouchers and optional healthcare cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Plus, a range of additional benefits!

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If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear back within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep your details on file for future vacancies.

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Senior Architect Job in Bermondsey, London - Your Architecture Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Charlotte Lambert Job Ref: 15148)