Project Architect

Project Architect required for Retail Team experienced running and leading projects and teams whilst supporting the senior associate/associate director in charge. The job description is as follows: Role • Lead one or a number of design team(s) within the practice, comprised of architects, architectural assistants, technicians, technologists and or engineers on the design of projects in the UK and internationally. • Inspire your team to design aspirational projects that are both innovative and creative in their resolution. • Nurture existing client relationships and seek out new potential sources of work. Log and maintain all relationship development activities in the company CRM. • Leading and writing fee proposals / bids. Log and maintain all pipeline and live projects on the company Bid Tracker. • Attend and contribute to weekly win-work meetings, encourage and implement relationship development activities across the business, including all team members (junior to senior). • Contribute to the creative direction of the studio. • Accurately forecast sales, costs, invoicing and WIP. • Assist with and take on some of the studio administration tasks such as resource management and invoicing. • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional communication. • Present work to clients in an inspiring, engaging, professional and creative manner. • Act as both manager and mentor to members of the team to promote a collaborative atmosphere. • Proactively develop high quality spatial, architectural and operational designs both independently and within the studio to meet the vision of the practice and client’s brief. • Prepare and review project programming and project delivery objectives. • Ensure your projects are fully resourced and project deadlines are met. • Ensure projects are delivered within the fee parameters, reporting back data where projects are at risk. Log and maintain all risks on the company Risk Register. • Drive exceptional quality in both graphical, technical and 3D output as well as the final built result. • Continuously look for and implement opportunities to increase efficiencies and improvements in operational and design terms across the practice. • Inform the Directors of any significant risks to the business immediately. • Understand and adhere to regulatory standards. • Keep up to date with registration and charter requirements (ARB / RIBA). • Uphold and implement requirements for ISO 9001 / 14001. • Maintain and ensure business, client and project confidentiality. • Mentor junior staff and participate in the development of the design team. • Contribute to the improvement of office standards, workflows, and design processes. • Represent the firm at conferences, industry events, and public meetings. • Develop and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and local authorities. Skills and experience • UK qualified architect with significant post-qualification experience • Experience in working on projects and frameworks with a construction value between £1M - £50M • Confident, organised and proactive • An excellent communicator with exceptional presentation skills • Highly competent, experienced and passionate about technical detailing and the production of technical information • Highly experienced in the delivery of projects on-site including contract administration • Highly experienced in the managing of external multidisciplinary consultants • Highly experienced in producing exceptional concept design, visualisation and technical design output • Experienced at managing a large team of people to deliver multiple projects simultaneously • Excellent in the use of Microsoft Office, Revit & Autocad • Excellent use of the English language, both written and spoken word In return the Studio offer a great range of benefits including WFH option 2 days a week, private healthcare, attractive pension scheme and social events

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 2/22/2025