Senior Project Architect at Flexicruit Limited

Senior Project Architect

Brick Lane, London (E1)

Experience-appropriate salary | Full Time | PAYE | 40 Hours

About Pencil and Brick

• Pencil and Brick is an award-winning, architect-led design and build practice specialising in high-quality private residential renovations and home transformations across North and East London.
• As a RIBA Chartered Practice and active contributor to the Federation of Master Builders, the company combines architectural design excellence with construction delivery - challenging the traditional separation between design and build.
• Working from their studio near Brick Lane, the team focuses on creating thoughtful, innovative homes that genuinely improve how people live. Their projects are design-led, collaborative, and centred around long-term client relationships.

Their Values

• Pencil and Brick operates around six core principles that shape both projects and culture: Integrity - Doing what is promised and standing by commitments.
• Impeccability - Attention to detail so outcomes feel effortless.
• Trust - Open communication and constructive challenge.
• Passion - Genuine care and curiosity in every project.
• Teamwork - Collaboration and shared success.
• Ambition - Continuous improvement and raising standards.

The Opportunity

Pencil and Brick is seeking a Senior Project Architect to join its growing architectural team. This role will suit an experienced ARB-registered Architect who enjoys taking ownership of projects from concept through delivery, while mentoring junior team members and contributing to the wider development of a design-led practice.

You will manage multiple residential projects simultaneously, working closely with the Design Team Lead and construction teams to deliver exceptional private residential schemes. This is a long-term career opportunity with clear progression into senior leadership and director-level positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering multiple architectural projects day-to-day
• Coordinating design stages from concept through technical delivery
• Preparing planning and building regulation submissions
• Producing technical drawings, specifications and presentation material
• Supporting construction teams with technical design input
• Leading client interactions and managing project experience
• Mentoring and supporting junior architectural staff
• Collaborating with senior management to improve processes and delivery

Requirements

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• ARB registration with minimum 5 years post-registration UK practice experience Strong private residential project experience
• Proven Project Architect experience
• Ability to manage projects independently
• Excellent technical and design coordination skills
• Strong communication and client-facing ability
• Alignment with Pencil and Bricks collaborative, values-led culture

Desirable Experience

• Senior Project Architect experience
• Experience leading small design teams
• Vectorworks experience (or willingness to learn)
• Experience delivering architect-led residential projects end-to-end Comfortable working primarily from the Brick Lane studio (Friday WFH policy)

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Long service loyalty leave
• Flexible working policy with Friday work-from-home
• Business-use contributions (phone/tablet/bike)
• Enhanced sick and compassionate leave
• Planned private healthcare offering (2026)
• Clear structured career progression pathway