Architect – Retrofit Projects | AJ100 Architecture Practice

Curio Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Curio Careers is recruiting on behalf of a London-based AJ100 award-winning studio renowned for retrofit, refurbishment and adaptive reuse of existing buildings. They seek an Architect with 3–5 years post-Part 3 experience to own technical design packages and guide projects through late RIBA stages.

You will develop construction information in Revit, coordinate consultants, and resolve technical challenges on site to maintain buildability and design intent from concept to completion.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect; ARB registered (UK).
• Portfolio of UK projects showing involvement through RIBA Stage 4+.
• Strong technical detailing translating design to buildable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed construction drawings and technical information through RIBA Stages 4–6 in Revit.
• Coordinate consultants and design team to keep information aligned.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction challenges as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and standards.
• Attend design team meetings and contribute technical expertise.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to technical queries during construction.
• Support project delivery on site through to completion.
• Uphold design quality and intent in the technical delivery process.
• Collaborate with senior architects to ensure a coordinated package across stages.

Skills

Technical detailing

Buildability awareness

Communication

Coordination

Education

ARB registered Architect

3–5 years post-Part 3 experience

Tools

Revit

Job description

This is an opportunity to join an AJ100 award-winning multidisciplinary architecture studio based in London. The practice is best known for its work in retrofit, sustainability and the adaptive reuse of existing buildings across multiple sectors.

The studio is looking for an Architect with approximately 3–5 years' post-Part 3 experience. They are seeking an architect who enjoys taking ownership of technical design packages and seeing projects through the later RIBA stages. This is a strong opportunity for someone who values the technical craft of the profession while remaining closely connected to the design intent that shapes each project.

Day to day, the role involves developing construction information in Revit, coordinating consultants, and resolving the technical challenges that inevitably arise as a project moves from concept into reality. You'll take responsibility for technical packages, working closely with senior architects and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that detail, buildability and design quality are maintained through to completion on site.

Architects with experience in retrofit, refurbishment, adaptive reuse or existing buildings will enjoy developing their skill set on live projects while broadening their technical expertise.

This is also a studio that takes long-term development and career progression seriously. Architects are given the opportunity to grow their technical expertise while remaining part of the wider creative conversation, rather than being siloed away from design decisions once a project reaches detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed construction drawings and technical information to a high standard through RIBA Stages 4–6 in Revit.
• Coordinate consultants and the wider design team to ensure information is aligned and up to date.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction challenges as they arise.
• Ensure projects comply with UK Building Regulations and other relevant standards.
• Attend design team and coordination meetings, contributing technical expertise where required.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to technical queries during construction.
• Support project delivery on site, maintaining oversight through to completion.
• Uphold design quality and design intent throughout the technical delivery process.
• Work closely with senior architects and project teams to ensure a coordinated approach across each package.

Requirements & Experience

• Qualified Architect, ARB registered (or equivalent).
• Approximately 3–5 years' post-Part 3 experience.
• Excellent technical detailing skills, with a strong understanding of how design translates into buildable solutions.
• A portfolio showcasing completed UK projects, demonstrating your involvement through RIBA Stage 4 onwards.
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects through the later RIBA stages.
• Experience producing construction packages and supporting technical information.
• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations.
• Experience coordinating consultants across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in retrofit, refurbishment or adaptive reuse would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Comfortable working across a variety of sectors rather than a single specialism.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.