Senior specialist architecture Work, Jobs in Croydon (with Salaries)

Senior Project Architect / Design & Development Manager
Unity Team Ltd —London
- Management
- Quality control
- Leadership
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Senior Anaplan Specialist
Just Eat Takeaway.com —London
- £24,420 - £97,211 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Business Analysts — All Levels - UK Wide
Concept AI Ltd —London
- £35,000 - £120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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Senior Marine Specialist
Vattenfall —London
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Master's degree
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Senior Visual Designer
Fearless —London
- £55,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Agile
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Senior Technologist
Purcell Architecture —London
- £39,000 - £49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Head of Digital
1st Formations —London
- £90,000 - £120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analytics
Senior Specialist - Architecture
LTIMindtree —London
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
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Implementation Success Senior Specialist - USA, Canada and UK
Storyblok —London
- £98,100 - £142,000 a year
- Remote
- English
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Visualization Specialist
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill —London
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Scripting
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Compensation Design Specialist
Deliveroo —London
- Full-time
- Analytics
Senior Communications Coordinator
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill —London
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
Senior Permanent Makeup Technical Trainer & Educator - Korean PMU Methodology
Beauty Salon Fitzrovia —London
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mentoring
- In-person
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Private (Prime) Residential Senior Architect
Purcell Architecture —London
- £47,000 - £57,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Junior Project Manager
Arbuthnot Latham —London
- Writing skills
- No degree
- Financial services
1d
Global Marketing Senior Director – Content Discoverability
Boston Consulting Group —London
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Product management
Senior Software Engineer
Csp U.K. —London
- £98,000 - £102,000 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- Mentoring
- Agile
- Free parking
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Head of Delivery
Olive Jar Digital —London
- Up to £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Agile
- In-person
Senior Payments Specialist
Teya —London
- Full-time
- Banking
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Strategy Manager
Foundation —London
- £80,000 - £110,000 a year
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Team management
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Senior Project Architect / Design & Development Manager

Unity Team Ltd
London

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Job details

Qualifications

Document control
JCT contracts
Management
Stakeholder liaison
Mentoring junior staff
Quality control
Risk management
ARB
Design documentation
Project leadership
Leadership
Project management experience

Full job description

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Senior / Project Architect to join us in‑house architecture studio within a real estate development company. This is a hybrid senior role, combining hands‑on architectural delivery with development‑side design management, consultant oversight, and project governance.

The role requires ownership of projects from early concept through delivery and handover, acting as both Lead Architect and Design / Development Manager. You will be responsible for preparing and coordinating design information, managing consultants, protecting design quality, controlling technical compliance, and acting as a key interface between development, construction, consultants, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
1. Architectural Leadership & Design Delivery

Act as Lead Architect for multiple projects across residential, mixed‑use, or commercial developments
Lead concept, planning, and technical design stages through to construction and completion
Prepare, review, and sign off on architectural drawings, specifications, reports, and schedules
Ensure design intent, quality, and commercial objectives are maintained throughout the project lifecycle
Develop and maintain design standards, details, and technical guidelines aligned with company objectives

2. Design Management & Consultant Coordination

Act as Design Manager from a developer’s perspective, overseeing internal and external designers
Appoint, manage, and coordinate consultants (architecture, structures, MEP, fire, acoustic, façade, landscape, planning, specialists)
Manage information flow, design programmes, deliverables, and approvals
Lead design reviews, value engineering exercises, and risk mitigation workshops
Ensure design coordination and clash‑free documentation before construction issues

3. Information Management & Technical Control

Own the design information process, including staging, gateway reviews, and audit trails
Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, schedules, and outputs
Ensure compliance with:
- Planning conditions
- Building Regulations
- Fire strategy and statutory requirements
- Employer’s Requirements and Development Brief
Control document status, revisions, and issue procedures

4. Development & Commercial Oversight

Work closely with Development, Commercial, and Construction teams to align design with budget, programme, and risk
Review and manage consultant appointments, scopes of service, and fee proposals
Review payment applications, milestone completions, and variation requests
Support procurement by reviewing tender queries, contractor proposals, and technical submissions

5. Site Ownership & Construction Stage Involvement

Maintain design ownership during construction, acting as the design authority
Attend site regularly to review progress, quality, and compliance
Review and respond to:
- RFIs and technical queries
- Shop drawings and samples
- Design changes and site instructions
Ensure the built work reflects the approved design and specifications

6. Client, Stakeholder & Team Management

Act as a primary client‑side design lead, representing the company internally and externally
Manage communication with:
- Internal development and construction teams
- Local authorities and statutory bodies
- External consultants and contractors
Mentor and manage junior architects and assistants within the studio
Support recruitment, workload planning, and capability development within the studio

Candidate's profile

Desired Skills & Experience
Essential

ARB registered Architect (or equivalent international qualification)
Typically, 5–10+ years post‑qualification experience
Proven experience delivering projects from concept to completion
Strong background in design management within a developer‑led, or client‑side environment preferred
Excellent technical knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction processes
Experience managing consultants, appointments, and fee structures
Confidence leading projects on-site and during construction

Desirable

Experience working within or alongside real estate developers
Understanding of commercial and residential development viability
Strong BIM coordination experience
Familiarity with JCT and/or Design & Build procurement routes

Personal Attributes

Strong leadership and decision‑making skills
Commercially aware and risk‑focused
Design and Detail‑oriented with the ability to see the wider project picture
Confident communicator across design, construction, and commercial teams
Able to balance design quality with programme and cost constraints

Contact information

Please submit your most up-to-date CV along with your project portfolio to apply.

About us

Unity Group is a private investment house built on a philosophy of conscious capital and a marathon mindset. We operate and grow ambitious businesses in the distinct worlds of shipping and real estate, united by a disciplined, long-term approach to creating enduring value.

At the heart of our organisational culture, we aim to prosper through generations, honour all the details, endure through storms and evolve with intentionality. It is through these values that we build what lasts.

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