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Studio Sam Causer is seeking a project architect to join its team in Margate, UK.

Studio Sam Causer is looking for a confident and experienced project architect to join our small but ambitious practice in Margate. If you’re a hands-on designer with at least five years’ post-Part 3 experience, and a passion for heritage, adaptive reuse, and socially-conscious architecture, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

• RIBA-qualified architect with a minimum five years’ post-Part 3 experience
• solid track record in leading complex construction projects
• a deep interest in historic buildings, conservation philosophy, and sustainable futures
• experience with detailed design, statutory approvals, consultant coordination, and site inspections
• collaborative and confident in both client liaison and contract administration
• highly organised, self-motivated and unafraid to take initiative

About the studio

Founded in 2005, we are a design- and research-led RIBA-accredited conservation practice working across East Kent and London. We operate in layered historic environments – from Georgian townhouses to Modernist icons – balancing philosophical rigour with material sensitivity.

Current work includes:

• conservation and re-use of large, early 1900s seafront concert hall
• conservation of small country estate with buildings and landscape
• new visitor centre for coastal wetlands.

We value craft, ecology, culture and care in our work – and in the way we treat each other.

Your role:

• leading architectural projects from concept to completion
• managing consultants and site teams
• producing drawings, specifications and tender/construction packages
• making planning/listed building applications
• researching, experimenting, and challenging convention
• rupporting the studio’s wider mission – social, cultural, environmental.

Bonus points if you’re familiar with: Vectorworks, SketchUp, Adobe CS, and the ICOMOS Conservation Guidelines.

What we offer:

• competitive salary based on your experience
• a meaningful role in a close-knit and ambitious team
• the chance to shape and care for culturally significant places
• studio in vibrant, sea-facing Margate – with good coffee and sea swims just down the road

To apply

Send your CV, portfolio, and a short cover letter answering:

• why do you want to work with us at Studio Sam Causer?
• if you don’t already, why would you like to work in Margate and live within a reasonable distance of the studio?

UK residents only. No agencies please.

www.samcauser.com