[Hiring] Residential Architectural Designer @Remote Recruitment

Role Description

Our client is a UK-based residential architecture and design practice looking for an experienced Residential Architectural Designer to support the delivery of planning and design projects across London, with a particular focus on South West London boroughs such as Wandsworth, Merton, and Hammersmith & Fulham. This role is ideal for someone with strong UK residential design experience who can take ownership of projects after the initial client consultation, prepare high-quality drawing sets, liaise confidently with clients, and help move projects through to completion.

• Prepare residential architectural drawings and design sets using CAD or similar design software.
• Work from measured survey information, site notes, client briefs, and existing design examples.
• Develop design proposals for residential projects, including extensions, refurbishments, alterations, and planning-stage drawings.
• Support projects from early design through to submission and completion.
• Apply knowledge of London planning requirements, particularly within South West London councils.
• Liaise with clients directly to answer questions, provide updates, and clarify design details.
• Take ownership of around 80% of project delivery after the initial consultation.
• Adapt to the company’s preferred drawing layouts, standards, presentation style, and workflow.
• Coordinate with internal team members and external survey support where required.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, consistent, and delivered on time.
• Help reduce bottlenecks by closing out projects efficiently and independently.
• Maintain clear communication with the business owner or senior designer on project progress, risks, and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential architectural design, ideally within the UK market.
• Strong understanding of London residential planning processes.
• Experience working with South West London councils such as Wandsworth, Merton, and Hammersmith & Fulham would be highly advantageous.
• Confident using CAD or similar drawing software to produce professional architectural drawings.
• Ability to interpret measured surveys and translate them into accurate design and planning drawings.
• Experience preparing drawing packages for residential planning applications.
• Strong eye for layout, detail, proportion, and drawing presentation.
• Comfortable following an established drawing style and internal standards.
• Able to communicate professionally with clients and respond to project-related questions.
• Highly organised, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Must have a reliable laptop or workstation, stable internet connection, and a suitable working environment.

Key Attributes

• Detail-focused and accurate.
• Confident taking ownership of projects.
• Comfortable working to deadlines.
• Strong design and technical drawing ability.
• Professional and client-facing.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to an established company style.
• Proactive in solving problems and moving projects forward.
• Able to reduce pressure on senior team members by managing work independently.