London, UK
Senior architect
at Spaceagency
Spaceagency has an opportunity for a senior architect to join its studio in London.
Spaceagency is seeking a full-time senior architect to join our team in central London on exciting, high-profile international projects.
Spaceagency is a destination experience design company specializing in wayfinding and urban user experience. Our international client portfolio includes cities, global brands and collaborations with renowned design studios. Projects will include wayfinding for giga projects in the Middle East, visitor experience design and placemaking projects as well as exhibition design projects.
The practice is looking to recruit a full-time architect with client-facing management experience and a minimum of ten years’ professional practice, who can take responsibility for the technical side of projects, detailing for construction and liaising with contractors and suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and capable individual to play a senior role within our management team. The role will involve project management as well as leading, mentoring and training junior staff within an expanding practice.
The people we seek
We expect all candidates to meet the following essential requirements:
- proactive, confident, can-do attitude
- flexibility – in a small business staff are involved in all areas of work
- drive, initiative and determination to find solutions
- understanding for when hard work is required
- confidence to handle challenging situations
Technical qualifications and role requirements:
- professional degree in architecture or related design discipline
- RIBA Part 3 qualification a plus
- minimum 10 years’ professional experience
- UK project running experience and excellent client communication and presentation skills
- excellent software skills: AutoCAD, Rhino, V-Ray, Adobe Creative Suite, BIM a plus
- significant technical knowledge and experience in architectural detailing and compiling drawing packages
- an outstanding portfolio of realised professional design projects
- professional English, written and verbal
- availability to interview in person in London, eligibility to begin work immediately in London with a current valid working visa for the UK
Applicants should send their CV, portfolio (under 5MB) and a cover letter to using the ‘apply’ link below. Spaceagency is an equal opportunities employer.