Job Details

Senior Architect

Job Description

Senior Architect - Cladding Remediation & HRB Projects

Salary: -50,000 - -58,000
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview of the Role

Senior Architect job in London with an established architectural practice delivering technically complex residential projects. This role focuses on cladding remediation, higher-risk buildings (HRBs) and Building Safety Act gateway processes. You will work across RIBA Stages 3 to 5, supporting technical design and delivery. Previous cladding remediation and gateway experience is essential, alongside proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Practice & Project Information

This established architectural practice works across residential, commercial, education, community and refurbishment sectors, with a focus on technical delivery. The London team is expanding its involvement in residential cladding remediation and higher-risk building projects. The position offers the opportunity to contribute specialist technical expertise to a developing team and a growing workload of building safety projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver residential cladding remediation projects across RIBA Stages 3 to 5.
- Prepare and coordinate detailed technical drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Support Building Safety Act gateway submissions and associated architectural documentation.
- Review existing building conditions and develop appropriate cladding remediation solutions.
- Coordinate external wall system information, technical design and regulatory compliance.
- Resolve technical challenges and coordinate project information through design and construction stages.

Required Skills and Experience

- ARB registered Architect with substantial post-qualification experience in technically complex residential projects.
- Proven hands-on experience delivering residential cladding remediation and external wall system projects.
- Strong knowledge of higher-risk buildings and Building Safety Act requirements.
- Essential practical experience navigating gateway processes and coordinating submission documentation.
- Proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD, including detailed technical drawing production.
- Experience working across RIBA Stages 3 to 5, with strong technical coordination and communication skills.

Benefits and Package

- Salary of -50,000 - -58,000
- Matched pension contributions and generous annual leave
- Flexible working, minimum 3 days in studio
- Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering days
- Internal progression opportunities and exposure to senior leadership
- Regular social events

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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