Join our Team: Experienced Part 3 Architect
JA Projects is looking to recruit a Senior Architect (Part 3) to join our growing studio.
The ideal candidate will have considerable experience working in practice and should have a keen interest in public-facing projects across the board and the cultural sector. Specifically, we are looking for someone who is able to marry conceptual innovation with technical rigour, and has the capacity to lead and inspire. We’re looking for someone who will enjoy working within a start-up culture, helping to grow the size and reputation of the practice.
Founded by Jayden Ali, JA Projects is a London-based practice working at the intersection of architecture, urban strategy, art, and performance.
Currently, our studio is working on a number of high-profile projects across the arts, housing, community infrastructure, and public realm. These projects range in scale, from master-planning and the design of urban blocks, to rethinking cultural institutions and research. The successful candidate will be involved across the board.
We’d love to hear from anyone who thinks this is for them but please be mindful of the ESSENTIAL experience listed below.
Essential Experience
Minimum of 2yr + in practice
Experience of all RIBA Stages (1-6)
Experience working with both private and public facing clients (Local authority, institutions)
Completed built projects at moderate scale (small scale projects and interiors not appropriate)
Urban Strategy/Visioning
Excellent design, presentation, graphics, and drawing skills (hand-drawn and digital).
Ability to multitask, manage their own workload and different project threads.
Ability to manage project teams (internal colleagues and external consultants).
Confident communicator.
Competent in authoring reports, presentations, and other written material.
Ability to take initiative in response to direction.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent learning.
Calm under pressure.
Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite (PS, INDD, AI).
Experienced in Vectorworks, Rhino, Sketch Up (or other similar CAD software - please declare on CV).
Have the Right To Work in the UK.
Desirable Experience
Interest in decarbonising.
Interest in decolonising.
Experience in BIM methodology and processes.
Particulars
Start date: From end of May
Working arrangement: 4–5 days/week
Salary: £37,122–£42,500 per annum, pro-rata
Application Requirements
Please send the following documents to jobs@ja-projects.com with the subject reference ‘Part 3 Application_NAME_2025’
CV (2 pages max)
Portfolio of selected works and description of the role (considering the essential experience outlined above) (not exceeding 10MB) (not exceeding 6 pages)
Cover Letter as to why you want to join the practice and what you think you’ll bring (1000 words maximum)
Share one example of writing that you think demonstrates creativity and clarity (e.g. Article, review, redacted report, essay, redacted email) (this is separate to your cover letter word count)
Please include your post Part 3 UK experience (number of years) in the header of your covering letter and in the file name of your application, e.g.: ‘applicantname_5yearsUK_coverletter.pdf’, otherwise your application will not be filtered for consideration.
DEADLINE: COP Sunday 27 April 2025
Notification of shortlisted candidates: Wednesday 30 April 2025
Presentation and Interviews: Mid May 2025
If shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to prepare an interview presentation on previous experience and a set of specific questions which will be distributed to shortlisted candidates.
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JA Projects is an equal opportunities employer. We especially welcome applicants of colour and those from traditionally non-represented backgrounds.
As we are a small practice with limited capacity, we regret that we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants; however, we really appreciate your interest. Thank You.