Architect

CC Head Office - Architecture; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private property company in the City of Westminster is seeking an experienced Architect to lead the architectural design process from feasibility to planning approval. You will manage design teams and ensure compliance with statutory regulations while working closely with development and construction teams. The ideal candidate has proven experience in hospitality, residential, or commercial projects, holds a relevant degree, and is proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering architectural design for hospitality, residential, or commercial projects.
• Degree-qualified Architect (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of planning, statutory compliance, and the RIBA Plan of Work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate architectural design through planning and statutory approvals.
• Manage internal and external design teams and consultants.
• Chair design team meetings and drive planning submissions.

Skills

Architectural design

Communication skills

Coordination

Planning compliance

Commercial awareness

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Revit

Education

Degree in Architecture or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Criterion Capital

Criterion Capital is a family‑owned, entrepreneurial private property company with a growing portfolio across hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking an Architect to join our Architectural and Development team.

Role Overview

You will lead architectural design from early feasibility and concept through planning approval and statutory compliance, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate architectural design through planning and statutory approvals
• Manage internal and external design teams and consultants
• Chair design team meetings and drive planning submissions
• Oversee compliance with Planning, Building Regulations, CDM, BREEAM, and sustainability requirements
• Develop and manage Employer’s Requirements and Brand Standards
• Identify and mitigate design risk; support value engineering and optimisation
• Collaborate closely with development, construction, and operations teams
• Support technical queries, change control, and design validation through delivery

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering architectural design for hospitality, residential, or commercial projects
• Degree‑qualified Architect (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of planning, statutory compliance, and the RIBA Plan of Work
• Commercially aware with experience managing consultants
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office (Asta/Procore desirable)

Compensation: Competitive salary