Career Opportunity: Architect

Build Your Career, Not Just Another Project

Hope Dusek Architects is seeking an ambitious Project Architect to join our growing studio and play a key role in shaping the growth of the practice. This is a rare opportunity for a recently qualified Architect who is ready to take the next step in their career. We are looking for someone who wants genuine responsibility, direct exposure to practice leadership, and a clear pathway towards senior leadership within a growing architectural business. Unlike many larger practices where progression can be slow and opportunities limited, we offer a structured route for professional development, increasing responsibility and promotion based on performance. For the right individual, this role has the potential to develop into a long-term position with a pathway towards Associate and ultimately Director-level responsibilities.

The Opportunity

You will initially lead the delivery of a significant historic retrofit and redevelopment project involving a listed office building that will become the future headquarters of an established construction company. Alongside this flagship project, you will gain exposure to a diverse range of commissions across multiple sectors, allowing you to develop broad experience across all RIBA stages and build the skills required to manage projects from concept through to completion. This role offers a level of autonomy rarely available at this stage of an architect's career. You will be trusted to take ownership of projects, make decisions, manage client relationships and coordinate consultants while receiving direct support and mentoring from the company directors.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating the technical delivery of complex architectural projects.

• Managing projects through multiple RIBA work stages, from early design through to construction and completion.

• Producing and coordinating Stage 4 technical information.

• Managing planning conditions and statutory approvals.

• Coordinating consultants and wider project teams.

• Attending client meetings, site visits and design workshops.

• Developing client relationships and contributing to project strategy.

• Supporting the continued growth and development of the practice.

What Makes This Role Different?

Career progression with clear direction - We believe talented Architects should know where they are heading. As the practice grows, opportunities will exist for progression into senior management, team leadership and director-level responsibilities for those who demonstrate the capability and ambition to do so. Exposure to the Full Project Lifecycle You won't be confined to a single project stage or project type. You'll gain experience across design, planning, technical delivery, construction and client management, developing the skills needed to become a well-rounded project leader. Direct Access to Leadership You will work closely with the practice directors, gaining insight into design, technical delivery, business development, client management and practice leadership. Real Responsibility This role is ideal for someone ready to move beyond supporting projects and begin leading them. You'll be trusted to take ownership while being supported by an experienced leadership team. Flexible Working We operate as a modern practice with remote working at the core of our business. We value results, professionalism and trust rather than presenteeism.

About You - We are looking for an Architect who is:

• ARB registered and RIBA qualified.

• Typically 2–5 years post-Part 3 qualification, although exceptional candidates at other levels will be considered.

• Confident producing technical and construction-stage information.

• Ambitious and motivated to progress into senior leadership roles over time.

• Comfortable taking ownership of projects and client relationships.

• Organised, proactive and self-motivated.

• Interested in developing broad experience across all project stages.

• Experienced in retrofit, refurbishment or heritage projects (desirable).

• Familiar with Vectorworks or willing to learn (desirable).

About Hope Dusek Architects

Hope Dusek Architects is a recently established practice founded by Alfie Hope and Jack Dusek who both have reputations for design and technical excellence as well as project delivery.

Our work spans a diverse range of sectors and project types including:

• Historic retrofit and refurbishment.

• Listed buildings and heritage projects.

• High-risk buildings.

• Residential developments and bespoke homes.

• Extensions and alterations.

• Commercial and office projects.

• Technically complex refurbishment schemes.

As a growing practice, we offer opportunities that larger organisations often cannot: meaningful responsibility, direct access to leadership and the ability to help shape the future direction of the business.

Salary & Benefits

• Above-market salary, dependent on level and experience.

• Structured annual performance bonus scheme.

• Fully remote working with flexibility around location.

• Direct mentoring from practice directors.

• Clear pathway for progression and promotion.

• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing practice.

• Long-term career development and leadership opportunities.

This role would suit an ambitious Architect who wants more than simply delivering projects. It is an opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing practice, develop leadership skills and play a meaningful role in shaping both projects and the future of the business.

To apply, please send your CV, portfolio and a short cover letter outlining your experience and career ambitions to jobs@hopedusekarchitects.co.uk