Retail Project Architect — Lead Delivery & BIM Expert

Aztrum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aztrum in Guildford seeks an experienced Project Running Architect to own Retail projects from concept to completion. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage programmes and budgets, and ensure delivery to quality standards.

The role requires ARB registration and proven end-to-end project delivery experience, with strong Revit BIM skills and client-facing communication. Join a growing practice delivering high-quality schemes.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect required.
• Experience running and delivering projects from concept through to completion.
• Retail sector experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit is essential.
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning processes and detailing.
• Strong project coordination and consultant management experience.
• Confident communicator with client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently while collaborating within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Retail projects across multiple RIBA work stages, from concept through to completion.
• Take ownership of project delivery, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Produce and review detailed technical drawings and coordinated BIM models using Revit.
• Prepare and coordinate planning applications and Building Regulations submissions.
• Attend client meetings, design workshops and site visits, acting as a key point of contact.
• Manage project information and ensure documentation is coordinated and delivered accurately.
• Identify and resolve design and technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative studio environment.

Skills

Project coordination

Client-facing communication

Team mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

Aztrum in Guildford seeks an experienced Project Running Architect to own Retail projects from concept to completion. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage programmes and budgets, and ensure delivery to quality standards.

The role requires ARB registration and proven end-to-end project delivery experience, with strong Revit BIM skills and client-facing communication. Join a growing practice delivering high-quality schemes.