Senior Architect | Design-led practice | £55,000 - £65,000 (+ future opportunity for equity)

Job description

Senior Architect | Design-led practice | £55,000 - £65,000

• Are you working in a large studio and feeling overlooked?
• Love a studio that focuses on architecture for good? Social Impact and sustainability!
• Would you love to run high-quality, interesting, design-led projects?
• Still love rolling up your sleeves and being an architect, not just a manager?

We have an exciting opportunity to join a small/medium sized, highly profitable, design-led practice with a real focus on doing architecture for greater good. Every project contributes to the betterment of the build environment and wider society.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Architect (approximately 8–12 years post‑Part III) to take a hands‑on leadership role designing and delivering interesting design‑led projects across education, cultural, heritage, and specialist sectors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys running projects, leading small teams, and remaining actively involved in drawing and design.

Opportunity

• Genuine opportunity for autonomy, client interaction and ability work work on highly interesting projects
• Clients that are a pleasure to work with
• Genuine opportunity to progress to leadership and have equity in the business

Skills & Experience

• 8+ years post‑Part III experience
• Strong Revit capability (or at minimum, proven BIM experience and willingness to upskill quickly).
• Experience working with large client bodies or complex consultant teams would be an advantage.
• Genuine interest in sustainability, embedded as part of design thinking.
• Exposure to sectors such as education, cultural, heritage, life sciences, or large commercial projects.
• Comfortable with autonomy and ownership: ideal for someone who felt “lost in the process” at a larger studio and wants more impact.

Apply via Linkedin or you can contact Ryan, James or Louis on info@lofthousegroup.com to discuss the position more detail, including the job reference '11803 - Senior Architect' in the subject of the email.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-04-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English