Overview
Senior Architect / Associate – 10-Month Maternity Cover – Residential – Vectorworks
Sector: Residential | Software: Vectorworks | Location: Central/West London | Start: September or October 2025 | Working Pattern: 1 day WFH per week, flexible working encouraged
An established and design-focused architectural practice in Central/West London is seeking a highly experienced Senior Architect / Associate to join their senior leadership team for a 10-month maternity cover. This is a crucial, strategic role with the potential to become permanent.
You will operate as a senior job runner across multiple live projects – managing both teams and client relationships. The ideal candidate will be confident, collaborative, and capable of leading from the front, representing the practice with professionalism and clarity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee multiple projects simultaneously, rather than focusing on a single scheme
- Manage internal teams, consultants, and client relationships across all project stages
- Contribute to high-level project strategy and delivery, supporting directors as part of the senior team
- Maintain quality across output and ensure efficient workflows using Vectorworks
Required Skills & Experience
- 5–8+ years post-Part III experience
- Proven track record of running complex residential and mixed-use projects
- Excellent client-facing and consultant coordination skills
- Good working knowledge of InDesign and BIM workflows
- Comfortable working at Associate/Senior/Director level
Project Types Include
- Mid to large-scale private residential developments
- PBSA (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation)
- Co-living models
- Hotels and mixed-use schemes
Additional Info
- This position is ideal for someone seeking long-term contract work
- Maternity cover with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent
- Flexible working environment with one day WFH as standard
If you are a motivated, capable senior architect ready to step into a key role within a respected London practice, we’d love to hear from you.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Job#26582
Details
- Seniority level — Mid-Senior level
- Employment type — Full-time
- Job function — Design
- Industries — Design Services and Architecture and Planning
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