Explore Creative Support and Admin roles in UK architecture — from studio coordination to document control and administrative support.
Creative Support and Admin roles are vital to the smooth running of architecture and design practices. These positions include studio coordinators, document controllers, administrative assistants, team PAs, bid coordinators, and more. Professionals in these roles ensure studios stay organised, deadlines are met, and teams have the resources they need to deliver exceptional work.
Ideal for candidates with a flair for organisation, communication, and problem-solving, these roles often offer a route into the creative industries — particularly for those who thrive in fast-paced design environments. Whether you’re a seasoned office manager or a recent graduate with administrative experience, you’ll find a wide range of opportunities in this category. For salary benchmarks and career advice, visit our Creative Support and Admin Salary Guide.
Below are frequently asked questions about Project Manager roles in architecture — great for professionals coordinating design delivery and stakeholder needs.
They oversee timelines, budgets, deliverables, team coordination, and communication — ensuring the project stays on track from concept to completion.
Not always. Some are qualified architects, but others transition from construction, engineering, or consultancy with strong delivery and coordination skills.
Salaries typically range from £45,000 to £70,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and project scale. See our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide for more.
A Project Architect leads the design and technical output. A Project Manager focuses on logistics, communication, budgeting, and ensuring timely delivery.
Strong communication, risk management, negotiation, contract knowledge, problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Most are hybrid, with time split between the office, client sites, and remote work — depending on project stage and responsibilities.
Microsoft Project, Excel, Trello, Asana, Primavera, Deltek, and sometimes BIM or CAD tools for basic coordination.
Yes. Many move into Senior PM, Programme Manager, or Operations Director roles — particularly in larger multidisciplinary or international firms.
Meet the team at HAUS Careers. An Architecture and Design recruitment agency in London, we are a team of ex-industry professionals with varied backgrounds and specialist knowledge in a multiplicity of sectors. At HAUS we love design and have a passion for great Architecture.
Our varied backgrounds and relevant experience allow for a deeper understanding of our industry. Our expert knowledge of Architecture, BIM, Landscape, Interior Design, Urban Design and Creative Support allows us to identify talented professionals and the best practices.
We work with London’s best practices and ensure our candidates are always placed in the right environment. We have a great relationship with both our clients and candidates for this exact reason. We are always looking for the most talented designers and professionals to ensure our industry’s future continues to grow.
At HAUS we understand from experience that recruitment is more than just matching someone’s skillset to a job description.
We are always looking to launch professionals next step in the industry. That’s why we get to know our candidates. We welcome the opportunity to meet over a coffee, tea or beer (or all of the above) so we can get a stronger understanding of their career aspirations and match their specialist skills and experience to the right role.
If you know someone who you think would be suitable for one of our positions, then please do not hesitate to send your name, and the contact details for the person you are referring, to hello@hauscareers.com
If the person you refer is successfully placed, and they pass a three-month probationary period, you’ll receive £150, and we will also donate £150 to a charity of your choice.
There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make either.
Refer a friend and get a £300 referral fee when we get them a job.
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