Dezeen Jobs

Hayhurst & Co is looking for an architect to join its team in London.

We are currently working on a wide range of exciting projects including one-off homes and community and cultural projects around the UK.

The practice is developing significant experience in deep retrofits of modernist homes and the use of low-carbon and hyper-local materials: in the first instance, you will be leading two such projects.

You will have a passion for sustainability and craftmanship, be curious about the use of materials, enjoy developing bespoke details at Stage 4 and working with contractors to deliver them on site.

You will want to help further the practice’s knowledge and expertise in these areas.

Hayhurst & Co is an equal opportunities employer and a member of the London Practice Forum.

We are keen to receive applications from a diverse range of candidates, and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Essential qualities:

• RIBA Part 3 and a minimum of one to two years’ post-qualification experience in a UK practice
• passion for materials, craft and the environment
• strong design skills: have experience of designing and delivering bespoke detailing and be construction-savvy
• excellent drawn, written and verbal communication skills with experience of acting in client-facing and contractor-facing roles
• excellent organisation, attention to detail and an ability to think creatively and problem-solve through design

Desirable qualities:

• experience of administering traditional JCT contracts
• experience of preparing documentation to demonstrate compliance with building regulations/discharging principal designer responsibilities
• experienced in the use of Vectorworks, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Enscape
• experience of leading and supervising the work of architectural assistants

We offer:

• a salary will be within our architect salary range of £38,000 to £44,250 per annum depending on experience with opportunity for career progression
• we offer enhanced annual leave and parental leave allowances which increase with length of service
• a minimum of two away days throughout the year and an annual personal professional development allowance
• payment of ARB registration and RIBA membership
• an ARB-compliant schedule of CPD events
• a dog-friendly and sociable south-facing studio and roof terrace in the heart of Spitalfields

The role is full-time, studio-based with a start in December/January.

Please submit a PDF of your CV, portfolio and professional work samples (less than 5 MB, no web links) via Dezeen.

Please attach a cover letter with the file name “architect – your name”. No agencies please.

Deadline for applicants is 5pm 11 November 2026. Interviews will take place the following week.

www.hayhurstand.co.uk