Explore Project Administrator jobs in UK architecture studios — supporting design teams, tracking deadlines, and ensuring project organisation.
Project Administrators are key to helping architecture practices deliver work on time and with precision. These roles combine administrative efficiency with project-focused support, including managing timelines, formatting documents, monitoring deadlines, coordinating meetings, and assisting with fee proposals and compliance documents.
Project Administrators often act as the link between creative teams and studio operations. It’s an ideal position for detail-oriented professionals who thrive in structured, collaborative environments and enjoy seeing complex projects come together. For salary expectations and career development, visit our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide.
Below are frequently asked questions about Project Administrator roles in architecture — ideal for those entering studio support or looking to specialise in project coordination.
They support project teams by coordinating meetings, updating schedules, maintaining records, formatting reports, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Not quite. Project Administrators focus more on documentation and studio admin, while Coordinators may take on more client-facing and scheduling responsibilities.
Salaries typically range from £28,000 to £40,000 depending on experience and the scale of project involvement. Visit our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide for more information.
It’s helpful but not essential. Many come from general admin or project support backgrounds. Understanding creative workflows is a plus.
Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word), project management platforms like Asana or Trello, and sometimes InDesign or Deltek.
Yes. Many move into Project Coordinator, Studio Manager, or even Assistant Project Manager roles, especially in larger firms.
Often yes. While some studios prefer on-site support, many now offer flexible working for admin-focused project roles.
Construction, engineering, design, and any project-based business value this skillset — making it a versatile and transferable role.
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.
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