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JA Projects is looking to recruit an architect (Part 3) to join our growing studio.

The ideal candidate will have considerable experience working in practice and should have a keen interest in public-facing projects across the board and the cultural sector. Specifically, we are looking for someone who is able to marry conceptual innovation with technical rigour and has the capacity to lead and inspire. We’re looking for someone who will enjoy working within a start-up culture, helping to grow the size and reputation of the practice.

Founded by Jayden Ali, JA Projects is a London based Architecture and design studio with an office in New York, delivering large-scale mixed-use development, housing, estate regeneration, and masterplanning alongside internationally recognised cultural projects. The practice combines technical rigour with a strong social and cultural agenda, shaping cities as well as experiences.

Currently, our studio is working on a number of high-profile projects across the arts, housing, community infrastructure, and public realm. These projects range in scale, from master-planning and the design of urban blocks to rethinking cultural institutions and research.

The successful candidate will be involved across the board.

JA Projects is an equal opportunities employer and believes the composition of those designing our world should be representative of the diversity of those living in it. As such, we welcome applicants of colour and those from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

We’d love to hear from anyone who thinks this is for them but please be mindful of the essential experience listed below

Essential experience:

• minimum of five plus years in practice
• experience of all RIBA Stages (1-6)
• experience working with both private and public-facing clients (Local authority, institutions)
• completed built projects at a moderate scale (small-scale projects and interiors not appropriate)
• urban strategy/visioning as well as delivery experience
• excellent design, presentation, graphics, and drawing skills (hand-drawn and digital)
• ability to multitask, manage their own workload and different project threads
• ability to manage project teams (internal colleagues and external consultants)
• confident communicator
• confidence in authoring reports, presentations, and other written material
• ability to take initiative in response to direction
• good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team
• a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent learning
• calm under pressure
• familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (PS, INDD, AI)
• experienced in Vectorworks, Rhino, SketchUp, Revit (or other similar
• CAD software – please declare on CV)
• have the Right To Work in the UK

Desirable experience:

• experience working on design-oriented projects.
• interest in decarbonising
• interest in decolonising.
• experience in BIM methodology and processes
• specific sectors: cultural institutions, housing, public realm

Particulars:

• start date: by agreement (preferred mid-late August)
• working arrangement: four to five days/week
• location: London
• salary: £35,801–£40,341

Application requirements

Please send the following documents via the apply for job button with the subject reference ‘architect (Part 3) application_name_june 2026’:

• CV (inc. software proficiency) (two pages max)
• portfolio of selected works and description of the role (considering the essential experience outlined above) (not exceeding 10MB) (not exceeding 6 pages)
• WeTransfer link of an approximately two-minute video as to why you want to join the practice and what you think you’ll bring
• note indicating current salary, desired salary and desired fraction

Deadline: COP Friday 17 July

Interviews

Notification of shortlisted candidates: week commencing 20 July

Round 1 presentation and interviews: week commencing 27 July

As we are a small practice with limited capacity, we regret that we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants; however, we really appreciate your interest.

Please do not send printed documents as part of your application.

No agencies please.

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