Architect/Part II

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Salary: Dependent on experience

 

Location: Oxfordshire office P/T along with on site in London and Oxfordshire. London office twice a month. (Possibility of part-time remote working where practical) 

 

Oxfordshire Office: 

The Cart Shed, 

Manor Farm 

Main Street 

West Hagbourne 

OX11 0ND 

 

London Office: 

Mailen Design 

28-29 Great Sutton Street 

London, EC1V 0DS 

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Role Overview

 

We are looking for a driven Architect or Part II with at least two years of post-Part II experience in a UK practice to join our studio assisting with a variety of projects across London and rural Oxfordshire.  

 

The role involves the design, detailing and delivery of a number of restaurant projects for a single client across central London, along with the extension and refurbishment of a heritage residential project in rural south Oxfordshire.  

 

In addition to this core responsibility, the role offers scope to contribute to a broader portfolio of public and private projects spanning residential, hospitality, commercial, and education sectors. We foster a collaborative, design-led studio culture where input is encouraged at every stage, and where team members are supported in developing their skills across a diverse and growing body of work. 

 

This is a strong opportunity for an ambitious Part II or Architect looking to take a leading role on a varied range of projects while growing within a supportive and evolving practice. 

 

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the day-to-day delivery of a heritage private domestic residential project including close liaison with the contractors on site. 

• Produce and review technical and design documentation to a high standard, ensuring compliance with relevant building regulations, standards, and project specifications. 

• Concept, detail and developed interior architectural proposals for a chain of restaurant projects in London including leading the project management of client and consultant liaison, submission of statutory approvals and landlord submissions 

• Manage site queries, RFIs, submittals, and ongoing contractor engagement during the construction stages. 

• Participate in the development of proposals and presentations for new and existing clients where required. 

 

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Essential Skills

 

To be considered for this role, you will need:

 

• A minimum of two years’ post-Part II experience within a UK architectural practice. 

• Strong technical background, with experience delivering residential or retrofit projects across RIBA Stages 3–5. 

• Excellent communication skills, with experience working directly with clients, consultants, and contractors. 

• Passion and interest in hospitality interior design trends and materiality 

• Interest in heritage restoration and traditional buildings 

• Demonstrable experience working on site, including direct engagement with contractors, resolving construction queries, and attending inspections. 

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketchup and Enscape software. 

• A rigorous approach to technical detailing and quality assurance. 

• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and responding to evolving project needs. 

• A proactive, collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to practice-wide dialogue and design development. 

• Full UK driving licence with access to the use of a car – Travel costs will be provided 

 

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Application Process

 

To apply, please email recruitment@mailendesign.com with the subject line “Architect/Part II Application”".  

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Your submission should include:

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• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and what you would bring to the team

• Your CV, including relevant experience, education, and key project involvement

• A concise portfolio (max 10MB) demonstrating both your design sensibility and technical capability

 

In your application, please also state your current employment status, availability, qualifications and salary expectations.

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