Architect

Criterion Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Criterion Capital is seeking an experienced Architect to join our Architectural and Development team in Greater London. You will lead architectural design from early feasibility and concept through planning approval and statutory compliance, ensuring delivery against programme, budget and quality requirements.

The projects span commercial to residential conversions across Greater London. You will coordinate internal and external design teams, chair design meetings and drive planning submissions

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Architect with a recognised qualification.
• Strong knowledge of planning, statutory compliance and RIBA Plan of Work.
• Experience delivering hospitality, residential or commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design from feasibility through planning approvals.
• Coordinate internal and external design teams and consultants.
• Chair design team meetings and drive planning submissions.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM, BREEAM and sustainability requirements.
• Develop Employer’s Requirements and Brand Standards.
• Identify design risk and support value engineering.
• Collaborate with development, construction and operations teams.
• Support technical queries, change control and design validation.

Skills

Architectural design

Planning & compliance

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Architecture degree

Job description

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 a Architect to join our Architectural and Development team.

You will lead architectural design from early feasibility and concept through planning approval and statutory compliance, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, and quality requirements. The projects you will be working on will be commercial to residential conversions across Greater London.

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