Part 3 Architect- Education

Architect (Part 3 Qualified), Interiors-Led Multidisciplinary Practice, Central London| Hybrid: Office-based with flexibilityMy client is a well-regarded, independent consultancy that blends interior design, project management and cost consultancy under one roof. They're a close-knit team of around 25 who pride themselves on straightforward, dependable advice and on seeing projects through, from first concept to completion or in a supporting role where clients need it.They're now looking for a Part 3 qualified Architect to bring technical rigour and an architectural eye to their interiors-led projects. You'll help the design team turn creative ideas into spaces that are compliant, buildable and well considered. The initial focus will be a growing portfolio of education and SEND projects, many of them refurbishments and adaptations of existing buildings.The roleWork alongside interior designers to take concepts through to coordinated, technically resolved designs ready to buildProvide architectural input at every stage, reviewing and developing drawings and technical informationApply a sound working knowledge of Building Regulations, statutory requirements and relevant standards so schemes are safe, compliant and fit for purposeAssess existing buildings and advise on the opportunities and constraints of refurbishment, adaptation and change of useSupport education and SEND projects, with an understanding of the technical, accessibility, safety and operational needs of these environmentsFactor fire and life safety into the design and technical processSpot technical risks early and help resolve them before they affect programme, cost or deliveryCoordinate information with clients, consultants, contractors and the wider project teamProtect design intent, balancing creativity with compliance, practicality and commercial realityShare knowledge across the interior design, project management and cost teams, and mentor junior colleagues where appropriateAbout youAt least 3 years' post-qualification experienceExperience in the education sector, ideally including SEND settingsA track record on refurbishment and existing-building projectsGenuine enthusiasm for interior design and for working closely with an interiors-led teamStrong practical grasp of Building Regulations and compliance, and a good understanding of fire and life safetyConfident producing, reviewing and coordinating technical information, and spotting problems on drawingsGood knowledge of listed building consent and full planning applicationsProficient in AutoCAD and SketchUpA good eye for materials and detailing, and for how architecture and interiors relateClear, confident communication, written, verbal and visual, with clients, consultants, contractors and colleaguesA collaborative, pragmatic approach and the ability to juggle priorities with close attention to detailComfortable working across different sectors and project types as the business grows