Lead Architect - Retrofit & Design Lead (London)

The Crowd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced annual leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Professional memberships support

Annual bonuses

Job summary

The Crowd are seeking a Senior Architect to lead design-led retrofit projects in London. You will manage a small team, coordinate with the Associate Director, and drive design development through late RIBA stages to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will bring ARB registration, 3+ years post-Part III UK experience, strong Revit and technical delivery skills, and a collaborative approach to working across existing buildings, with a focus on compliance in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect registered with ARB and eligible to practice in the UK.
• At least 3 years’ post-Part III experience on UK projects.
• Strong Revit skills and good knowledge of AutoCAD is advantageous.
• Experience delivering projects across RIBA Stages 3–5.
• Experience working on retrofit/existing buildings in the UK.
• Proven leadership of small teams and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects through late RIBA stages with efficient progress.
• Oversee delivery stages, programmes, outputs and technical coordination.
• Collaborate with leadership to review designs meeting objectives.
• Lead communication with consultants and internal team for collaboration.
• Provide day-to-day direction to a small team and ensure quality and consistency.
• Mentor junior staff to aid technical development and career progression.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

UK Regulations

Retrofit experience

RIBA Stages 3-5

Team management 1-2

Project delivery

BIM/Revit

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

The Crowd are seeking a Senior Architect to lead design-led retrofit projects in London. You will manage a small team, coordinate with the Associate Director, and drive design development through late RIBA stages to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will bring ARB registration, 3+ years post-Part III UK experience, strong Revit and technical delivery skills, and a collaborative approach to working across existing buildings, with a focus on compliance in a hybrid working environment.