Senior Architect At Hayhurst and Co

Job Overview

Hayhurst and Co is looking for a senior architect to join its team in London or Totnes, UK.

We are currently working on a wide range of exciting projects including one-off homes, community and cultural projects around the UK.

In the first instance, you will be involved in working on a number of projects at different RIBA stages with a focus on community projects in the southwest at the early RIBA stages and supporting other team members working on one-off homes. As a small studio, you will be involved in all aspects of the practice from design, detailing and delivering projects as well as contributing to the development of the practice generally.

As a senior architect, you will have a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience, excellent communication skills and a desire to contribute to a creative team-working environment. Ideally, you should be able to work in a range of media including Revit, Enscape, Vectorworks and Adobe Creative Suite.

Hayhurst and Co is an equal opportunities employer and a member of the London Practice Forum. We are keen to receive applications from a diverse range of candidates and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Qualifications

• RIBA Part 3 (or equivalent qualification)
• Minimum five years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong design skills with an interest in materials, craft and the environment
• Strong technical skills, ability to think through bespoke detailing and experience of leading projects through RIBA stages 4 and 5
• Experience of client, consultant and contractor-facing roles and ability to foster excellent external relationships
• Ability to support an associate lead a team and help mentor recently-qualified architects and architectural assistants
• Understanding and experience of Passivhaus design, LETI principles and low energy buildings
• Ideally, experience in the use of Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and (preferably) Vectorworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management, organisation, planning and attention to detail

Application

The salary will be within our senior architect range of £42k – 48k per annum plus company benefits. The role is full-time, studio-based with a start date in January 2024. This will be based in either our London or Totnes studios and candidates should note their preference in their application.

Please submit a PDF of your CV, portfolio and professional work samples (less than 5 MB, no web links) to via the apply for job button below. Please also submit a cover letter with the subject line “Senior Architect – your name”. No agencies please.

Deadline for applicants is end of day 1 November 2023.

Interviews will commence the week of 13 November 2023.