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# Senior Design Architect

- **Company:** Tarranthowl
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £31,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software)
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840574673-senior-design-architect

## About the Role

You will be a Part III qualified, ARB registered Architect with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience in UK practice. You'll bring strong creative flair, exceptional sketching and visualisation skills, and proven experience in delivering luxury residential projects from concept to Stage 3.
Key requirements:

 * Extensive experience in high-end residential or hotel design (£5m+ contract values)
 * Strong hand-drawing and 3D conceptual skills
 * Excellent communication and client-facing ability
 * Confident in leading a small team and liaising with consultants
 * Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and rendering software
 * Highly motivated, collaborative, and able to inspire others

## Description

They are seeking a Senior Design Architect to join their team in West London. This is an opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Architect to work on high-end and prime residential projects, taking a lead role in shaping concept designs and driving them forward through to Stage 3.

As Senior Design Architect, you'll play a pivotal part in developing briefs, formulating concept designs, and producing inspirational sketches and 3D visualisations. Acting as the link between the Directors and the delivery team, you'll oversee early-stage design and planning, ensuring a seamless transition through to project delivery.

Responsibilities include:

 * Leading design development across RIBA Stages 0 - 3
 * Producing high-quality concept sketches and visualisations
 * Collaborating with Directors, in-house specialists, and external consultants
 * Supervising planning drawings and coordinating the design team
 * Preparing Design & Access Statements and planning submissions
 * Liaising with planning and design officers, including pre-submission meetings
 * Coordinating the discharge of consent conditions