Senior Architect – Richard Parr Associates

Richard Parr Associates (RPA), the practice that describes its approach as modern traditionalism, is hiring a senior architect for its multidisciplinary studio in London. The listing was posted on 29 October 2026 and closes on 27 November 2026; the salary is not disclosed.

Richard Parr set up the practice in the mid-1990s after studying at the Architectural Association and working on architecture and interiors abroad, particularly in Spain. Today RPA runs studios in London and the Cotswolds and designs homes, hotels and restaurants in the UK and internationally, combining craft traditions with contemporary design and working with makers, contractors and conservation specialists. It has no house style and treats each project as a response to its landscape, context and future occupants. The London team works from People’s Space in Notting Hill, a studio and events space the practice created inside The People’s Hall, a Victorian meeting hall, completed in 2021.

The role

This is a senior, hands-on post. Working closely with Richard Parr and the wider team, the senior architect will take projects from first conversations and sketch design through detailed delivery and site, help set the architectural direction, guide colleagues and protect the design intent during construction.

• Lead concept and detailed design on several projects at once
• Produce clear drawings and visuals that explain the design
• Run client meetings, workshops and consultant coordination
• Work directly with craftspeople, suppliers and fabricators on bespoke elements
• Keep a strong presence on site and push for quality through construction

Requirements

• ARB registration and more than five years of post-Part 3 experience
• Experience of high-end residential or hospitality work, ideally bespoke and craft-led
• Confidence leading projects, mentoring others and dealing directly with clients
• A keen interest in materials, proportion and detail, with technical confidence and good organisation
• Strong AutoCAD skills are essential; SketchUp, Rhino and visualisation tools are an advantage
• Eligibility to work in the UK

RPA offers a competitive salary reviewed every year, a performance-related bonus, clear progression with real influence in the studio, ongoing training, shared lunches and events, and set days for working remotely. Dezeen Jobs notes that only UK-based applicants can be considered.

How to apply

Send a CV and portfolio to [email protected]. The full listing is available through the application link, and applications close on 27 November 2026.