Associate Technical Lead

Associate Technical Lead Architect
Location: London
Salary: 60,000+ (dependent on experience and location)
Permanent, full time position

An esteemed architectural practice is seeking an Associate Technical Leader - ARB Architect to join their London office. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced architect, or technical minded leader, to lead the technical direction of residential-led and mixed-use projects across the UK, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical design reviews and ensure compliance with Building Regulations, including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and CDM 2015.
• Provide leadership and expertise on key technical areas such as fire safety, sustainability, ventilation, and modern construction methods.
• Mentor and guide project teams to deliver technically sound, buildable, and compliant designs.
• Establish and implement technical standards, QA systems, and knowledge management processes.
• Collaborate with contractors, influence procurement decisions, and guide project delivery across RIBA stages 3-6.

Experience requested:

• ARB or MCIAT Registered Architect.
• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in technical design, detailing, specification, and construction-stage support.
• Proven experience leading technical delivery on residential-led and mixed-use projects across RIBA stages 3-6.
• Experience with the Building Safety Act, HRBs, Gateways, and change control.
• Proven ability to establish technical standards, deliver CPD, and mentor teams.
• Expertise in: fire & life safety ventilation & overheating external envelopes & moisture sustainability/embodied carbon MMC/modular systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Approved Documents, and Regulation 7 materials restrictions.
• Ability to act as or advise as Principal Designer under CDM 2015/Building Regulations.
• Strong construction detailing and specification authoring skills (NBS).
• Familiarity with warranty provider requirements (NHBC, LABC, etc.) and envelope/physics literacy.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for reports, presentations, and technical reviews.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced ARB Architect to take on a leadership role and shape the future of projects across the UK. If youre passionate about technical leadership and compliance, apply now with your latest CV and a cover email highlighting your relevant experience against the request above.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.