Senior Architect

FOLIO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPDs

Regular socials

Career progression

Job summary

FOLIO in London is seeking an experienced technical architect to lead luxury refurbishment projects on site, overseeing design delivery and construction information for high-budget schemes.

You will manage shop drawings, liaise with contractors and suppliers, monitor design quality, and ensure compliance across RIBA stages 4 to 6 on multiple on-site projects in central London. RTW in UK preferred; strong ArchiCAD skills advantageous.

Qualifications

• Part III qualified architect with a career record from a top tier design studio.
• Experience delivering luxury refurbishment projects in London to a high-quality bespoke finish.
• Significant technical delivery experience overseeing multiple projects on site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee several high-budget refurbishment projects on site in London.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and clients; report progress and monitor design quality.
• Review shop drawings and coordinate information at RIBA stages 4–6; ensure compliance.

Skills

Technical architect

Luxury refurbishment

Shop drawings coordination

ArchiCAD

Education

Part III qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Experienced technical architect to bring their expertise in delivering exquisite material rich refurbishment projects on site at exciting architect developer contractor.

Position:

This is a career defining opportunity to join an architecture, developer, contractor as they continue to pick up pace and recognition delivering exquisite London developments. Reporting to associate director, you will be responsible for overseeing several unique and super high budget refurbishment projects including an art gallery and restaurant that is completing Stage 3, and a major 10,000sqft private home in a sought after postcode, which will soon start on site and run for the next 18 months. Based in their office but visiting site regularly you will be liaising with sub contractors, suppliers and client, reporting on progress, monitoring design quality and compliance, reviewing shop drawings and producing construction information and specifications whilst safeguarding design.

Candidate:

• Part III qualified architect with a career record from a top tier design studio
• Experience working on luxury refurbishment projects in London to a high quality bespoke finish
• Significant technical delivery experience with a proven track record overseeing multiple projects through on site
• Confident liaising with contractors and suppliers
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, producing and coordinating information at RIBA stage 4, 5 and 6
• Eagerness to join a dynamic young company
• ArchiCAD is highly advantageous

Studio:

There is no better time to set foot into this emerging name who already have an impressive portfolio of built London projects. Although established 12 years ago, this architecture and development studio with a contractor arm take on their own projects and offer a full service across acquisition, design, planning, project management, sales and asset management. Their aesthetic is soft minimalism and they realise beautifully crafted and functional spaces through meticulous design and detailing. With CPDs, regular socials and a culture that rewards drive and ambition, they value bright and pragmatic designers who can take their own initiative. On offer is the opportunity to deliver career defining projects on site at a firm that sits at the intersection of architecture and development.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those shortlisted for the position. Applicants must have valid Right to Work (RTW) in the UK, as those without will not be eligible.