Senior Architect (Adaptive Re-Use)

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 partnered with a highly regarded, employee-owned architecture and design practice that are seeking a Senior Architect with experience in delivering design-led projects in London.

The successful candidate will take a leading role on an exciting retrofit project in London, managing a small team and working closely with the Associate Director to develop the design, coordinate technical delivery and ensure a high standard of work throughout the project.

They are looking for a Senior Architect who combines strong design skills with sound technical knowledge and the confidence to lead a project and support a team. A good understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in working with existing buildings is essential, along with good proficiency in Revit.

With a varied portfolio of retrofit, workplace, residential and hospitality projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a creative and collaborative practice, take on a rewarding role and contribute to the ongoing development of the studio’s design work and wider technical culture.

Our client is an employee-owned studio that has a beautiful London office in a desirable location and offers a range of benefits, including hybrid working, enhanced annual leave, a cycle-to-work scheme and support for professional memberships as well as annual bonuses and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of projects during the later RIBA stages, helping to ensure efficient progress and successful outcomes.
• Responsible for overseeing delivery stages, managing programmes, outputs, and technical coordination across stages.
• Work closely with senior leadership to review and develop designs, ensuring proposals meet both creative and project objectives.
• Lead and coordinate communication with consultants and internal team members, promoting effective collaboration throughout.
• Provide day-to-day direction to a small team, maintaining high levels of quality, productivity, and consistency.
• Mentor junior staff, offering guidance and support to aid their technical development and career progression.

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Qualified Architect registered with ARB.
• At least 3 years’ post-Part III experience working on UK projects.
• Strong Revit skills are essential, with AutoCAD experience beneficial.
• Experience working across projects at RIBA Stages 3–5.
• Experience working on existing buildings and retrofit projects in the UK is beneficial.
• Previous experience managing a small team of 1–2 people is highly desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge, particularly during the later stages of project delivery.
• A thorough understanding of UK Building Regulations and compliance requirements.
• Confident leadership and team management skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills.

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.