Architect – Retrofit Projects | AJ100 Architecture Practice

Curio Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Curio Careers is assisting a London-based AJ100 award-winning architecture studio in finding an Architect with approximately 3–5 years' post-Part 3 experience. You will take ownership of technical design packages and guide projects through the later RIBA stages, ensuring buildability and design quality.

Day-to-day responsibilities include developing construction information in Revit, coordinating consultants, and resolving technical challenges as projects move from concept to on-site delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with ARB registration or equivalent.
• Approximately 3–5 years' post-Part 3 experience.
• Experience in retrofit, refurbishment or adaptive reuse advantageous.
• Portfolio of UK projects showing involvement through RIBA Stage 4 onwards.

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, overseeing completion.
• Uphold design quality and design intent through the technical delivery process.
• Work closely with senior architects and project teams to coordinate across packages.

Skills

Excellent detailing

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

ARB registered (or equivalent)

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.