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Fraher Architects Limited

We have lots of exciting projects on the horizon, so we are looking to add to our team of talented Architects.

Who we are:

We are architects, designers and builders. From concept to completion, we create bespoke spaces shaped by the unique needs of our clients. Our approach is simple, transparent, human. We talk, we listen, we get to know our clients. Collaboration, connection, and innovation. All to deliver thoughtful spaces that truly stand apart.

The architecture team is led by Lizzie, Maija and James. Their combined experience delivering bespoke residential and commercial projects over the past 20 years, ensures that every project is nurtured from the drawing board to reality.

Our project architects are highly skilled in delivering sensitive, thoughtful, and sustainable homes and spaces. Our architects are all ARB registered and care greatly about each and every project they help shape and deliver.

The role:

We are looking for an experienced project running architect who would be good to join a medium sized experienced team. If you are an experienced architect, with a proven delivery track record in particular within high-end residential projects, then you are someone we want to hear from.

We design and build creative and engaging spaces for our clients; both in the design and in the way we build and construct them. We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is design focused,  highly organised and efficient at multitasking to join the team as a project architect.

Our work is very detailed and most of our projects are situated within complex planning environments. We pride ourselves on our relationships with our Clients, wider design team and our build team.

The project architect is a critical role within the team helping us provide an architect led design and build service for our clients. Our project architects work with the client from inception to completion of a project,  ensuring that all of our projects are delivered with an exacting level of detail. Our project architects communicate closely with the clients as well as internal teams and the contractor. The role demands excellent organisation, detailed design experience, problem-solving, communication and client facing skills.

Key responsibilities:

• lead, oversee project documentation delivery for projects ranging from £500k to £4million

• a background that demonstrates excellent design and technical skills

• experience of being part of a project team and leadership of all RIBA job stages particularly Stage 4

• interpret the design direction and deliver to the highest standards

• complete design analysis and research suitable solutions to detailing with a strong understanding of UK Building Regs, construction and material detailing

• production or directing and overseeing, of CAD drawings, details, CGIs, specifications and other documentation to the construction stage
  

Key areas of competence:

• producing work on time, to a high professional standard

• detailed working knowledge of the JCT suite of contracts and the CA roles associated with them

• detailed knowledge of current Building Regulations and their application

• self‐motivated to use initiative in undertaking or continuing a task without supervision

• good timekeeping and work ethic that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy

• spatial problem solving with the ability to prepare alternative design solutions quickly with an affinity with three-dimensional design

• understanding and knowledgeable about finishes, materials and suppliers

• excellent written and spoken English

• advanced user of Archicad or equivalent drawing software

• ARB registered

• five years’ plus post-Part 3 experience

The position is a full-time role (40 hours per week), and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Salary in line with RIBA recommendations.

Potential start in Q2 2026

Please register your interest by sending CV and cover letter to recruitment@fraher.co by end of January 2026.