Architect - Bespoke Residential Projects (Winchester)

About the role

A world-renowned architectural practice, specialising in traditional and progressive classical architecture and contextual urbanism, is recruiting an architect with 3+ years' professional experience for its Winchester studio. The studio works on bespoke private houses, historic and listed buildings, conservation, residential developments, commercial projects and masterplanning. You will work on a range of bespoke private residential projects, contributing across the RIBA work stages from early design through to technical delivery and completion.

Key responsibilities

• Work across all RIBA work stages on bespoke residential projects.
• Develop design proposals and architectural information.
• Contribute to technical and construction detailing.
• Work closely with clients, consultants and project teams.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project information.
• Ensure projects meet planning, building regulation and construction requirements.
• Manage your own workload and deliver information to agreed deadlines.
• Contribute to the wider design and development of the practice.

Required profile

• 3+ years' professional architectural experience.
• ARB registration or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience working across multiple RIBA stages.
• Good knowledge of UK planning and building regulations.
• Interest in traditional or classical architecture; high-end residential experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills, and the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Strong design skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Practical approach to problem solving.
• ArchiCAD experience is advantageous but not essential, with training provided.

What we offer

• 21 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus public holidays.
• Office closure over Christmas with additional discretionary leave.
• Contributory pension scheme and private medical insurance after probation.
• Health cash plan, group life assurance and cycle to work scheme.
• Professional membership fees reimbursed where applicable, and an annual bonus considered on performance and profitability.
• Up to 40% agile working from home after probation, depending on the role.
• Season ticket loan, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and ongoing training and mentoring.