Technical Architect | Stage 4+ | Residential

Curio Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Curio Careers is seeking a Senior Architect for a London-based, residential-focused practice. The role requires taking ownership of packages from RIBA Stage 4 onwards, translating design into buildable information, and working closely with design, project, and construction teams through to completion.

The role emphasises hands-on drawing, technical resolution, consultant coordination, and site delivery, with a strong focus on heritage-led and high-end residential schemes.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect, or Senior/Associate level with full professional status.
• Proven experience delivering projects through RIBA Stage 4 and beyond.
• Experience managing complex residential projects and multiple work packages.
• Strong technical detailing, coordination and construction knowledge.
• Experience coordinating consultants and engaging with stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of UK Building Regulations and current technical requirements.
• Site and construction-phase experience with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural delivery through RIBA Stages 4 and 5+.
• Develop and coordinate detailed architectural information, drawings, schedules and specifications.
• Translate design intent into buildable packages with clear technical resolve.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, interior, and specialist consultants.
• Manage packages against programmes and deadlines, identifying risks.
• Support tender preparation and construction sequencing.
• Support site delivery and maintain design quality through to completion.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Provide direction and technical support to other Architects and Assistants.
• Maintain clear communication across design, technical and construction teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Technical excellence

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

An established and growing residential focused architecture practice is looking to appoint a senior level architect to join its team and take a leading role across a portfolio of high-quality residential projects.

The studio works on contextually designed complex residential schemes, including heritage-led projects, with a strong focus on architecture, interiors, materiality and detail. Each project is individually designed, with a high level of design ambition and technical resolution, offering exposure from detailed design through to construction.

We are looking for an experienced Architect who is comfortable taking ownership of project packages from RIBA Stage 4 onwards. You will help translate developed design into coordinated, buildable information and work closely with design, project and construction teams through to completion. The role is hands on project role suiting an architect who wants to be close to drawings, and draw.

You will be equally comfortable coordinating consultants, reviewing technical information, discussing design decisions with senior stakeholders and resolving issues on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural delivery through RIBA Stages 4 and 5+
• Develop and coordinate detailed architectural information, drawings, schedules and specifications
• Translate design intent into clear, technically resolved and buildable packages
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, interior and specialist consultants
• Manage packages against agreed programmes and deadlines
• Identify and address technical, coordination and programme risks
• Support tender preparation and construction sequencing
• Support site delivery and maintain design quality through to completion
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors and specialist suppliers
• Provide direction and technical support to other Architects and Assistants
• Maintain clear communication across design, technical and construction teams

Skills & Experience

• ARB-registered Architect or experienced architectural professional at Senior Architect / Associate level
• Strong experience delivering projects through RIBA Stage 4 and beyond
• Proven experience across technically complex residential projects and managing packages
• Strong technical, detailing, coordination and construction knowledge
• Experience managing consultants and external stakeholders
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and current technical requirements
• Construction-stage and site experience
• Working knowledge of Revit
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience with heritage, listed buildings, high-end residential or complex refurbishment would be beneficial

This opportunity would suit a Senior Architect with a strong technical background who wants greater ownership of project delivery and more involvement in the technical and construction side of projects. It offers the chance to work on high-quality, individually designed residential projects and gain broad exposure across the full project lifecycle within a growing team.

The role is based in London and operates on a 4 days office / 1 day working from home basis