Lymington, UK
Senior project architect
at Ström Architects
Ström Architects is seeking a senior project architect to join its team in Lymington, UK.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a talented, motivated and creative senior project architect to join our dedicated team. This individual will lead and contribute to innovative, design-led projects that range from bespoke one-off homes to high-end residential developments. You will play a significant role in shaping the creative direction of the studio while maintaining hands-on involvement in project delivery.
About us
At Ström Architects, we believe great architecture goes beyond functionality – it enhances everyday life by creating spaces that are both beautiful and meaningful, with a strong focus on creativity, precision and thoughtful design.
Since our founding in 2010, we’ve grown in size and reputation, earning both national and international recognition for our design approach. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships and delivering a personalised service that aligns with our clients’ aspirations.
Our team is streamlined yet diverse in range of skills, allowing us to bring the right expertise to every project. We work hard to foster efficient, stable and consistent project delivery – building trust and successful partnerships with clients.
Our studio culture
We foster an atmosphere where inspiration and ideas are freely shared, be it during team lunches or our popular “Fika” sessions. Our culture encourages both professional growth and design excellence, ensuring a balanced, engaging experience for all team members.
Our location offers a unique place to practice architecture. Proximity to both sea and forest offers opportunities for a quality of life outside of work.
Benefits
At Ström Architects, we understand that work-life balance is essential for creativity and wellbeing.
With this in mind, we offer a range of benefits designed to support you:
- mainly studio based but some working from home available (details upon request)
- working away from home policy – the opportunity to work abroad for up to one working week per year (details upon request)
- flexible start and finish times (core hours 10 am to 4 pm)
- additional holiday – discretionary office closure over Christmas
- extended leave as a reward for long service
- CPD programme with lunch provided or subsidised
- FIKA sessions to inspire, collaborate and align as a team
- inspirational trips and outings, plus many more social events
- NEST pension scheme
- opportunities to inspire and mentor architectural apprentices and participate in the studio’s policy-making processes
The role
Salary range:£47,500 to £52,500 (dependent on experience)
We are looking for a talented, motivated and creative senior project architect to lead aspirational projects and contribute to the studio’s evolving creative direction.
You will:
- lead both international and national projects that are innovative, creative and high-profile
- be the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent communication and understanding of their aspirations
- present work to clients in a compelling and engaging manner, delivering presentations that inspire confidence and excitement
- promote a collaborative team atmosphere by mentoring junior members, fostering creativity and leading by example
- ensure projects are fully resourced, managed efficiently and delivered on time, maintaining an exceptional standard of design and technical output
- continuously seek opportunities to improve both design and operational processes across the practice
Skills and experience:
- experienced architect with a minimum of five years post-qualification, of documented job-running experience
- experience working on high-end residential and developer-led projects in both the UK and internationally
- a passion for creativity and innovation, with a proven track record in producing exceptional concept design and technical output
- strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and external consultants
- proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Vectorworks or SketchUp.
- excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to present ideas clearly and professionally
Join us
If you are passionate about achieving excellence in architectural design, leading published projects and growing your career in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment then we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a portfolio of work (no larger than 5MB) via the apply for job button below.
Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we can only respond to successful candidates.
Note: Ström Architects does not hold a skilled worker license.