Lead Design Architect for Residential & Retrofit Projects

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

workplace pension

paid annual leave

office Christmas closure

Job summary

Studio Stassano, a small design-led practice in London, is seeking an experienced project architect to take full ownership of projects from design through delivery. You will lead client relationships, programmes and fees, and manage planning and building control applications for residential and mixed-use schemes.

You will work directly with a compact core team, contribute to the studio's development, and oversee detailed technical drawings, contract administration on site, and coordination of

Qualifications

• ARB registration with 3 to 5 years post-Part 3 experience.
• Portfolio of completed projects showing both design quality and technical delivery.
• Experience of working with existing buildings, retrofit and interior design.
• Confident knowledge of Building Regulations, contracts and UK construction.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Run projects independently across all RIBA stages, often several at once.
• Lead the client relationship, including programmes, fees and key decisions.
• Prepare and manage planning, listed building consent and building control applications.
• Produce and oversee detailed technical drawings and specifications.
• Administer contracts on site (JCT) and coordinate consultants and contractors.
• Mentor and support junior staff.

Education

ARB registration

Tools

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Twinmotion

Job description

Studio Stassano, a small design-led practice in London, is seeking an experienced project architect to take full ownership of projects from design through delivery. You will lead client relationships, programmes and fees, and manage planning and building control applications for residential and mixed-use schemes.

You will work directly with a compact core team, contribute to the studio's development, and oversee detailed technical drawings, contract administration on site, and coordination of