Associate Architect

Job Title

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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