Lead Architect

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 experiencedLead 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