AURA Architecture & Interiors
Senior Architect / Architectural Technologist

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The Role
You will be the primary point of contact for a portfolio of SME developer clients, leading schemes from feasibility through planning, technical design, tender and delivery on site. Multi-unit developments up to 20–30 units, alongside private contracts from £250k to over £1m.
- Run two to four live projects at a time, each with a small team of Part 2, Part 3 or technologist staff, managing programme, fee and quality
- Report directly to the Design & Operations Director
- Play a key role in growing the developer side of the pipeline through repeat instructions and new introductions
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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What You'll Need
- RIBA Part 3 qualified (or equivalent) with 5+ years' PQE
- Experience leading residential projects, developer-led and private, from feasibility to site
- A track record of long-term relationships with repeat SME developer clients
- Confident in AutoCAD and Revit; SketchUp and Adobe Suite useful
- Working knowledge of planning and Building Control legislation, and the legal, financial and time constraints of developer-led work
- Comfortable mentoring junior staff and representing the practice at client and consultant events
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AURA is an award-winning RIBA Chartered Practice focused on residential projects for private clients and developers across London and the South of England, part of the wider XP Group.
Benefits
- Individual discretionary annual bonus
- Quarterly team gross-profit bonus
- Hybrid working after probation with three core days in the office
- Monthly team lunch and team days out
You are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't match the description exactly. AURA is committed to building an inclusive, supportive practice and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
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