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Fraher Architects is looking for a project architect to join its team in London.

Company overview

We are architects who build. We make creative and engaging spaces for our clients, both in the way we design and in the way we build them.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our team of architects.

Job title: project architect

Line manager: associate

Salary and benefits: negotiable on expertise and experience. In line with RIBA salary guidance.

Job type: permanent. Full-time, Monday to Friday (8/9am – 5/6pm)

Experience/skills: high end residential project running. Complex retrofit experience. On site experience. Design leadership experience. Excellent communication.

Software: proficient in ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Enscape and Google Suite

Prerequisites: five to 10 years’ post-Part 3 qualification is essential.

Location: our office is in Ladywell and sites are spread across the city.

Start date: August/September 2026

About this role

We are looking to hire an experienced and enthusiastic project architect to join our design team starting August/September 2026.

The candidate must be at least five to ten years’ post-Part 3 with experience in residential refurbishment projects and with on site experience.

About us:

• vibrant, supportive office environment with a diverse staff base
• our office is shared between architects, PMs and joiners, with our joinery workshop located directly below – giving real day-to-day connection between design and making
• regular CDPs, training, team discussions
• bi-annual staff socials and regular Friday drinks
• structured bonus scheme

Role overview:

• deliver high-end residential projects (and occasionally small commercial), with budgets ranging from £500k to £5m+
• work both under the direction of an Director/Associate and independently, depending on project needs
• minimum five to ten years’ experience post-Part 3 qualification is essential

Design:

• demonstrate excellent design skills across concept through to detailed design
• confident working on interior design and bespoke joinery design (in-house design and build)
• lead design team meetings and coordinate input from all disciplines
• client and stakeholder management
• confident and articulate in front of clients, able to manage client relationships directly
• manage up and down the office hierarchy effectively
• liaise with consultants, statutory authorities and planning/building control bodies
• build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors

Technical and contractual:

• run projects through RIBA Stages 3 to 7
• working knowledge of construction detailing, able to produce and check technical drawings
• confident on site, with fortnightly site visits as standard
• knowledge of JCT Intermediate (ICD) contracts
• able to administer/run contracts through to completion
• manage the financial side of projects (budgets, valuations, cost control)

Get in touch via the apply for job button below and share your CV with a tailored covering letter on why you’re interested and suitable for the role.

www.fraherandfindlay.com