Job Description

Associate Architect – Hotel Developer

Central London | Full-time | £65,000 – £75,000

HAUS Careers is representing an ambitious, design-led hotel developer based in Central London. This is a senior “client-side” role where you will transition from traditional practice to an in-house environment. You will lead the design and coordination of multiple high-quality hospitality projects across the UK and Europe, balancing creative vision with commercial pragmatism.

In this role, you aren’t just an architect; you are a strategic partner to the acquisitions, construction, and operations teams, ensuring that the brand’s architectural identity is maintained from site selection through to the final guest check-in.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership: Spearhead architectural and technical development across all RIBA stages (0–7).
Consultant Management: Lead external multidisciplinary teams and specialist consultants to ensure design intent and cost-efficiency.
Strategic Input: Collaborate with the acquisitions team on feasibility studies and contribute to broader development objectives.
Design Management: Oversee consultant appointments, project programs, and quality control benchmarks.
Compliance: Ensure all developments adhere to UK Building Regulations, Fire Life Safety (FLS) standards, and health and safety requirements.
Mentorship: Foster the professional growth of junior in-house designers and architects.

Job Data Table

Category	Details
Company	In-house Hotel Developer (via HAUS)
Location	Central London
Salary	£65,000 – £75,000 per annum
Experience	5+ years Post-Part 3 (ARB Registered)
Sector	Hospitality / Luxury Hotels / Mixed-Use
Software	Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite
Work Model	Full-time, Studio-based

Skills & Competency Table

Skill	Competency Level
Revit (BIM)	Expert
Hospitality Design	Expert
Commercial Awareness	Expert
Project Coordination	Expert
UK Planning Policy	Advanced
Construction Detailing	Advanced
Technical Design (Stages 4-5)	Advanced

Salaries Pay Calculator Table

Component	Amount	Notes
Annual Salary	£65,000 – £75,000	Reflects “Client-Side” premium for Associate level
Market Average	£62,000	This role is at the top 10% of the London market
Total Value	High Growth	Opportunity to influence a growing pan-European portfolio
Notes	Developer Bonus	Many developers offer project-related performance bonuses

Job Summary

This is a high-level Associate Architect role within a hotel developer’s in-house team. You will lead major UK and European hospitality projects, ensuring that “design-led” never compromises “commercially viable.” Requiring 5+ years of PQE and expert Revit skills, the role offers a significant salary and the chance to drive the architectural strategy of a rising hospitality brand.

FAQs

What is the difference between this and a practice role? In a developer team, you are the client. You direct external architects and focus on the commercial success and operational efficiency of the building, rather than just the design fees.

Is European travel required? Yes, with projects across the UK and Europe, occasional travel to site or local planning meetings is likely.

What specific hospitality experience is needed? They are looking for “design-savvy” candidates, implying experience with boutique, luxury, or high-concept hotels where the guest experience is paramount.

Is ARB registration mandatory? Yes, you must be a UK-registered architect with at least 5 years of experience following your Part 3 qualification.

What is the software focus? Revit proficiency is a primary requirement for managing BIM coordination with external consultants.

Expert Analysis

A salary of £75,000 for an Associate in London is highly competitive, even for 2026. This reflects the “Developer Premium”—companies on the client side typically pay 10–20% more than traditional architectural practices to attract commercially-minded talent. The focus on Hospitality means you will need to understand “Gross Internal Area (GIA) vs. Net Internal Area (NIA)” efficiencies and the “RevPAR” (Revenue Per Available Room) drivers that make hotels profitable.

Location & Logistics Guide

The role is based in Central London, placing you at the heart of the UK’s financial and property development sector. This location is ideal for networking with luxury brands, top-tier consultants, and major contractors involved in the hospitality sector.

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Career Path

From Associate Architect at a developer, the natural progression is to Head of Design, Director of Development, or Design Principal. These roles move further away from technical drafting and closer to the investment and strategic side of property development, often leading to significant equity or profit-sharing opportunities.

To apply for this job please visit hauscareers.com.