Project Architect

Architecture Social; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ARB and RIBA subscriptions paid by the

Career progression

CPD programme

Maternity/paternity package

Childcare contribution

Company pension

Extended Christmas closure

Gym membership

Social events

and more!

Job summary

Architecture Social is seeking a Project Architect to lead a major commercial retrofit in Central London. You will drive delivery, coordinate design development and oversee technical coordination across project stages.

You will work closely with clients and consultants, taking ownership of the project through RIBA stages 0–6 and guiding a talented team to deliver high quality architecture, with emphasis on stakeholder relationships and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience leading projects independently.
• Strong commercial refurbishment/retrofit background.
• Excellent client facing, communication and team leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Revit and experience with RIBA Stages 0-6.
• Listed building experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a major commercial retrofit project in Central London.
• Oversee design development, technical coordination and delivery across stages.
• Manage client, consultants and internal teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Guide project through RIBA Stages 0–6 and ensure high quality outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Revit

RIBA Stages 0-6

Commercial refurbishment

Team leadership

Job description

A highly respected architectural practice is looking for a Project Architect with strong job running experience to lead the delivery of a major commercial retrofit project in the heart of Central London. Situated in one of London's most recognisable locations, the scheme involves the transformation of a prominent listed building, including a rooftop pavilion extension, premium workplace amenities, interior design elements and a Cat-A fit out for a leading institutional client.

Working closely with clients, consultants and internal teams, the successful candidate will take ownership of the project through multiple stages, overseeing design development, technical coordination and delivery. This role would suit an architect who enjoys taking responsibility, leading project teams and managing stakeholder relationships while delivering high quality commercial architecture.

The Role Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' post qualification experience
• Proven experience leading and delivering projects independently
• Strong commercial sector experience, ideally within refurbishment or retrofit projects
• Excellent client facing, communication and team leadership skills
• Proficiency in Revit and experience working across RIBA Stages 0-6
• Strong technical, design and organisational abilities
• Listed building experience would be advantageous

Employee Benefits

• Professional subscriptions including ARB and RIBA paid by the practice
• Structured mentoring and clear opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing training, software support and an extensive CPD programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Childcare contribution following parental leave
• Company pension scheme
• Extended Christmas closure in addition to annual leave entitlement
• Discounted gym membership
• Regular social events, sports teams and studio activities throughout the year
• and more!

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established practice that is genuinely invested in its people. You'll be given the autonomy to lead projects while being fully supported in your professional development, with the opportunity to grow your career within a studio that genuinely values both progression and employee wellbeing.