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Fora

Senior Architect – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Fora

. Lead architectural and interior design direction across new developments, refurbishments, portfolio interventions and workplace fit-outs .

Posted 11/11/2026contractLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading architectural and interior design projects through RIBA Stages 0-7, with a strong focus on sustainability, user experience, and technical detailing. Proficient in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, with a solid understanding of UK Building Regulations and FF&E procurement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
RIBA Stages 0-7 ExperienceAutodesk Revit ProficiencyInterior Design CapabilityUK Building Regulations KnowledgeTechnical Detailing Expertise

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Hard Skills
Architectural DesignInterior DesignConstruction DetailingMateriality UnderstandingDesign DevelopmentSpace PlanningFeasibility StudiesDesign RecommendationsPost-Occupancy Performance AnalysisBIM Environment Contribution
Soft Skills
Team CoordinationClient EngagementDesign Vision ProtectionQuality ChampioningUser Experience Focus
Tools & Technologies
Autodesk RevitAutoCADMicrosoft SuiteAdobe Creative SuiteVisualisation Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Postgraduate Degree in Architecture or Interior DesignARB Registration
Industry Keywords
Commercial Office DesignWorkplace DesignHospitality DesignBREEAM KnowledgeWELL KnowledgeFF&E ProcurementStatutory RequirementsDesign PrinciplesMultidisciplinary Team CoordinationInvestment Decision Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead architectural and interior design direction across new developments, refurbishments, portfolio interventions and workplace fit-outs
  • Create concepts, space plans, layouts and material approaches based on Fora’s design principles
  • Balance design quality with operational requirements, sustainability goals, budgets and relevant data
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams while protecting the overall design vision
  • Assess potential acquisitions through site visits, building analysis, feasibility studies and due diligence
  • Develop and review space plans to test opportunities, constraints and key metrics
  • Produce design recommendations to inform investment decisions
  • Lead design through RIBA Stages 0-7, from strategic definition through construction and in-use evaluation
  • Oversee presentations, drawing packages, specifications, technical detailing and stage reporting
  • Represent Fora in meetings with external architects, designers, engineers, cost consultants and contractors
  • Review external work to safeguard design intent
  • Resolve design queries on site with Development, project teams and FF&E colleagues
  • Help develop and apply Fora’s Design Principles
  • Champion quality, user experience and sustainability
  • Use post-occupancy performance data to improve future designs
  • Contribute to Fora’s Autodesk Revit BIM environment and provide day-to-day design guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong post-qualification experience within commercial office, workplace or hospitality design
  • Strong interior design capability and refined understanding of materiality and design development
  • Experience leading projects through RIBA Stages 0-7
  • Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
  • Excellent technical and construction detailing knowledge
  • Strong understanding of architectural, structural and MEP coordination
  • Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant statutory requirements
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating design iteration, concept development, interior design and technical detailing
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe Creative Suite
  • A postgraduate degree in Architecture or Interior Design
  • ARB registration is desirable
  • Experience working client-side or extensively with end users is desirable
  • Understanding of FF&E procurement and specification is desirable
  • Knowledge of BREEAM and WELL is desirable
  • Proficiency in relevant visualisation software is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Core working hours with flexibility
  • Two weeks ‘Work from Anywhere’
  • 28 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
  • Your birthday off
  • Option to buy additional annual leave
  • 5% matched pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Access to gyms and selected wellness classes with Restore at Fora
  • Health cash plan supporting day-to-day medical expenses
  • Mental Well-being support with confidential in-person or online therapy sessions
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • 25% off at Fora cafés
  • 2 volunteer days per year
  • Generous Employee Referral Scheme