Architect – Project Lead

An architectural practice based in the creative heart of South London, widely regarded as one of the best in the industry from a design perspective is seeking an experienced Part 3 qualified Project Architect to join its growing studio, supporting the delivery of major workplace refurbishment and residential conversion developments.

This well established practice works across high-quality commercial, residential and mixed-use projects, with a strong reputation for complex retrofit and large-scale reuse schemes throughout the UK. With multiple landmark schemes commencing in 2026, the studio is expanding and offers excellent long-term career progression opportunities, including a clear pathway to Associate level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of assigned projects or design packages across RIBA Stages 3–5 on complex refurbishment and conversion schemes.
• Produce, coordinate and manage detailed technical design packages and construction documentation using Revit.
• Develop architectural solutions to complex retrofit and construction challenges.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams as lead designer.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, attending regular site and progress meetings.
• Prepare and manage specifications, technical detailing and compliance deliverables for Building Control and contractor packages.
• Communicate directly with clients and stakeholders to ensure programme, budget and design quality are maintained.
• Support and mentor junior team members while contributing to office-wide design culture.

Qualifications

• RIBA Part III qualified and ARB registered Architect.
• Proven experience delivering large refurbishment and adaptive-reuse projects in the UK.
• Strong technical delivery background, ideally across Stages 3–5.
• Ability to run project workstreams or design packages independently.
• High-level proficiency in Revit essential.
• Experienced in consultant coordination and contractor interface.
• Confident technical problem solver with excellent detailing and specification ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Structured career development with potential progression to Associate level.
• Comprehensive private health care.
• Employer pension National Insurance contribution top-up.
• 20+ days annual leave plus a Christmas shutdown period.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
• Subsidised lunches.
• Weekly sports activities and yoga classes.
• Annual international studio trip and regular social events.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Studio located within a RIBA award-winning creative workspace in South London.

If you are a technically strong Part 3 Architect with a passion for delivering high-quality refurbishment and adaptive-reuse projects — and are seeking the opportunity to step into a true project leadership role — we would love to hear from you.