Associate Architect
Job Description
Associate Architect
Salary
£60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Location
Whitechapel, London
Job Type
Full-time
Overview of the Role
An Associate Architect job in Whitechapel, London, offering a salary of £60,000 - £70,000. This opportunity involves leading complex architectural projects across RIBA Stages 0-7, managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing technical delivery. The role combines design leadership, BIM coordination, client engagement and team mentoring, with opportunities for professional development.
Practice & Project Information
This established architectural practice delivers projects across residential, mixed-use, healthcare, education, civic and masterplanning sectors. The practice focuses on design quality, technical detailing and coordinated project delivery, with BIM and Revit supporting collaboration. The working environment encourages professional development, knowledge sharing and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead architectural projects through all RIBA Plan of Work stages, from concept to completion
Manage multidisciplinary teams, project resources, programmes and delivery requirements
Coordinate consultants, contractors and stakeholders throughout design and construction
Oversee architectural design quality, technical documentation, BIM and Revit coordination
Maintain client relationships, support business development and contribute to bids and presentations
Mentor architects, technologists and graduates while ensuring regulatory and quality compliance
Required Skills and Experience
ARB-registered Architect with at least 8 years of post-professional experience, including UK project delivery
Strong knowledge of RIBA work stages, UK Building Regulations and statutory requirements
Advanced Revit and BIM proficiency; Autodesk Construction Cloud experience advantageous
Proven technical design, detailing and architectural project management capabilities
Commercial awareness and experience managing multidisciplinary teams, resources and stakeholders
Strong communication and leadership skills; experience across residential, mixed-use or other relevant sectors advantageous
Benefits and Package
Salary of £60,000 - £70,000
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Healthcare enrolment
Paid professional memberships
Early Friday finishes
Bike to Work scheme
Professional development opportunities
About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.
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