Architect – Project Lead

Bespoke; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An architectural practice in South London seeks a Part 3 qualified Project Architect to lead major refurbishment and residential conversion projects. The role involves delivering projects across RIBA Stages 3–5, managing design packages with proficiency in Revit, and mentoring junior staff. This established firm offers structured career progression to Associate level, comprehensive health care, and a dynamic work environment including subsidised lunches and regular social events. Ideal candidates are confident problem solvers eager to take on leadership roles.

Benefits

Structured career development

Comprehensive private health care

Employer pension contribution top-up

20+ days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown

Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes

Subsidised lunches

Weekly sports activities and yoga classes

Annual international studio trip

Cycle to Work scheme

Creative workspace location

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large refurbishment and adaptive-reuse projects in the UK.
• Strong technical delivery background, ideally across Stages 3–5.
• Ability to run project workstreams or design packages independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of assigned projects or design packages across RIBA Stages 3–5.
• Produce, coordinate and manage detailed technical design packages and construction documentation using Revit.
• Develop architectural solutions to complex retrofit and construction challenges.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Revit proficiency

Consultant coordination

Detailing and specification ability

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Education

RIBA Part III qualified

ARB registered Architect

Job description

An architectural practice based in the creative heart of South London, widely regarded as one of the best in the industry from a design perspective is seeking an experienced Part 3 qualified Project Architect to join its growing studio, supporting the delivery of major workplace refurbishment and residential conversion developments.

This well established practice works across high-quality commercial, residential and mixed-use projects, with a strong reputation for complex retrofit and large-scale reuse schemes throughout the UK. With multiple landmark schemes commencing in 2026, the studio is expanding and offers excellent long-term career progression opportunities, including a clear pathway to Associate level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of assigned projects or design packages across RIBA Stages 3–5 on complex refurbishment and conversion schemes.
• Produce, coordinate and manage detailed technical design packages and construction documentation using Revit.
• Develop architectural solutions to complex retrofit and construction challenges.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams as lead designer.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, attending regular site and progress meetings.
• Prepare and manage specifications, technical detailing and compliance deliverables for Building Control and contractor packages.
• Communicate directly with clients and stakeholders to ensure programme, budget and design quality are maintained.
• Support and mentor junior team members while contributing to office-wide design culture.

Qualifications

• RIBA Part III qualified and ARB registered Architect.
• Proven experience delivering large refurbishment and adaptive-reuse projects in the UK.
• Strong technical delivery background, ideally across Stages 3–5.
• Ability to run project workstreams or design packages independently.
• High-level proficiency in Revit essential.
• Experienced in consultant coordination and contractor interface.
• Confident technical problem solver with excellent detailing and specification ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Structured career development with potential progression to Associate level.
• Comprehensive private health care.
• Employer pension National Insurance contribution top-up.
• 20+ days annual leave plus a Christmas shutdown period.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
• Subsidised lunches.
• Weekly sports activities and yoga classes.
• Annual international studio trip and regular social events.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Studio located within a RIBA award-winning creative workspace in South London.

If you are a technically strong Part 3 Architect with a passion for delivering high-quality refurbishment and adaptive-reuse projects — and are seeking the opportunity to step into a true project leadership role — we would love to hear from you.