Senior Architect
Planning Recruitment Ltd ·planningrecruitment.com
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London | Hybrid Working | AJ100 Practice
150-Strong International Team
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 5+ years of post-Part 3 experience who is either operating at senior level or already working as an Associate but open to stepping into a Senior role temporarily before rapid progression (subject to performance).
The Role:
You will take a leading role on large-scale, complex projects, working across all RIBA stages, with particular strength in Stages 4 & 5. This position demands someone confident in leading teams, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and representing the practice in client-facing settings.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years post-Part 3 experience
- Strong track record delivering large-scale schemes across all RIBA stages
- Extensive experience in Stages 4 & 5
- Masterplanning experience (essential)
- Sector experience in commercial and healthcare (core focus)
- Additional experience across residential and retail is highly desirable
- Exceptional Revit capability
- Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate consultants, oversee project delivery, and maintain high design quality
- Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills
- Full right to work in the UK
What’s on Offer:
- Clear and rapid progression opportunities toward Associate-level roles
- Hybrid working model
- Healthcare scheme & life insurance
- Enhanced annual leave
- Bonus schemes & flexitime
- Supportive, collaborative culture within a 150-strong London studio
- The chance to work on high-profile, strategically important schemes
This role is perfect for an ambitious architect looking to step into a leadership position within a well-established but continuously growing practice.
Interested in making your next move?
Apply today to join a studio where your expertise, leadership, and ambition will be recognised and rewarded.
If you meet the criteria listed above, please apply with a copy of your CV by pressing the apply button to be considered. We receive many applications so if you do not hear from us within 5 days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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*Where we indicate a band of PQE for a role, this indicates how long we would expect an architectural professional to take to gain the level of experience required in an appropriate context. It does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE who can demonstrate that they have acquired the relevant experience.
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Who is hiring for the Senior Architect role?
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Where is the Senior Architect job located?
The Senior Architect role with Planning Recruitment Ltd is based in London, GB. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Senior Architect role remote?
Yes — the Senior Architect position at Planning Recruitment Ltd is hybrid. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Senior Architect role pay?
Planning Recruitment Ltd lists the Senior Architect role at GBP 50,000–69,000 per year.
Is the Senior Architect role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Planning Recruitment Ltd.
What experience level is the Senior Architect role?
The Senior Architect position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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