Project Architect (London)
Posted 1 week ago by Carrington West
£55 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Central London
Summary: The role of Project Architect involves working with a leading design and engineering consultancy on high-value projects within the nuclear and defence sectors. The position requires expertise in front-end design or technical delivery, particularly through RIBA Stage 3/4+. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver architecture that meets stringent security and functional standards. This is an initial 12-month contract based in Central London, requiring attendance at the office two days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver architecture that meets exacting standards in secure environments.
- Collaborate with engineers, security consultants, and project managers.
- Support national capability and resilience through design and technical delivery.
- Engage in front-end concept design or technical delivery (RIBA Stage 3/4+).
Key Skills:
- ARC / RIBA qualified Architect.
- Strong capability in concept design or technical delivery (RIBA Stage 4 predominantly).
- Good understanding of challenges in the defence sector.
- Ability to commute to the Central London office ideally 2 days a week.
Salary (Rate): £55.00/hour
City: Central London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Are you an experienced Project Architect with experience in the nuclear or defence sectors (Or similar)? Ready to shape the future of the UK's most secure and technically demanding infrastructure projects with a large international consultancy?
Job Title: Project Architect
Location: London
Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract
Rate: DoE (This role falls inside IR35)
The Opportunity
We're recruiting for highly skilled Project Architect to join one of the world's leading design and engineering consultancies. With a strong pipeline of secured work across the UK nuclear and defence landscape working on front-end design. You'll be part of an expert, multidisciplinary team working on high-value defence facilities, secure government estates, and nuclear-grade installations. Whether you specialise in front-end concept design or technical delivery through RIBA Stage 3/4+, your expertise will directly support national capability and resilience.
The Role
We're looking for adaptable, detail-driven professionals who can operate effectively in secure, fast-paced environments. You'll be hands-on in delivering architecture that must meet exacting standards - functionally, securely, and with longevity in mind. Collaboration with engineers, security consultants, and project managers will be central to your role.
What You'll Need
- ·ARC / RIBA qualified Architect
- ·Strong capability in either concept design or technical delivery (RIBA Stage 4 predominantly)
- ·A good understanding of the challenges that come from working in the defence sector
- ·Ability to get to the central London office ideally 2 days a week
TIf you have defence, nuclear, aviation or energy experience, this is the role for you. If you have any other experience, it could still be considered for the right candidate. Apply now or contact Kent on (phone number removed) or (url removed)