Lab Architects is seeking a project architect to join its team in London.
Lab Architects has over twenty years experience designing some of London’s most refined homes. As one of Kensington and Chelsea’s top consultants, we work within the heart of the Royal Borough’s most characterful neighbourhoods, navigating listed buildings and conservation areas with care and confidence.
In recent years, our work has grown to include countryside retreats and overseas projects, but our Chelsea studio remains the anchor of the practice – a calm, light‑filled space where ideas are shared openly and everyone plays a meaningful role in shaping thoughtful and sustainable work. We’re a close, supportive team, and we take pride in making the design process enriching not only for our clients, but for the makers we collaborate with and the people who choose to build their careers here.
The role
We’re looking for an experienced, thoughtful ARB registered architect with experience of all RIBA work stages, who wants to grow within a studio.
Someone who values working as an integral part of a close-knit team, and who has skills to take ownership of projects from conception to completion with hands-on experience and confidence communicating both in design meetings with with clients and on site with contractors.
If you enjoy detail design, appreciate good materials, and want to be part of a team that genuinely cares about the spaces it creates, you’ll feel at home here.
What you’ll bring:
- at least four years’ experience in London bespoke residential architecture
- strong technical grounding across all RIBA stages
- confidence with MicroStation, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp
- a good eye for design and a sensitivity to spatial flow and materiality
- the ability to work independently while contributing positively to the team
- excellent written and spoken English, with the unrestricted right to work in the UK
- a willingness to grow under the guidance of the directors
- a genuine interest in bespoke residential and interior architecture
What we offer
We’ve shaped a unique studio culture that we believe is genuinely enjoyable to be part of.
Alongside the chance to work on beautiful projects, we offer:
- competitive salary relative to experience
- 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays plus additional studio closure between Christmas and New Year
- annual team trips abroad — recent trips include Portugal and Morocco to visit current projects, celebrate the team and shape the future of the practice
- ARB membership fees paid
- cycle‑to‑work scheme
- a collaborative, open and supportive studio environment
- profit‑share incentives for long‑standing team members
- one extra holiday day for every two years of service
- our studio Labrador, Poppy, who keeps the atmosphere calm and is availible for lunchtime walks in Battersea Park
This is a role for someone who wants to grow in a place that values good design and enjoys spending time with good people.
How to apply
Please attach your CV and a concise portfolio. We look forward to hearing from you.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No agencies, please.
