Architect / Project Architect – Commercial Retrofit Projects

Location

London, UK

Type

Permanent

Salary

£45,000 - £55,000

  • Architect, Architecture, Project Architect
  • 25 February 2026

Architect / Project Architect Role Summary

London | Commercial Retrofit & Reuse
Salary Guide: £45,000 – £55,000 (DOE)

Are you a design-conscious Architect with 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience, ready to deepen your expertise in complex commercial retrofit projects?

We’re representing a highly respected, design-led architectural practice known for thoughtful, carefully crafted architecture and rigorous technical delivery. The studio specialises in the renewal and reinvention of existing buildings, delivering bespoke commercial and mixed-use schemes across Central London.

This is an opportunity to join a growing London team working on ambitious retrofit projects where sustainability, intelligent reuse, and exceptional detailing are central to the practice’s ethos.


The Role

You will play a key role in the technical design and delivery of commercial retrofit schemes, contributing across all RIBA Stages. Working closely with associates and directors, you will support the coordination and development of complex projects from planning through to construction.

The role demands strong technical capability and confidence in producing high-quality, coordinated drawing packages.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop innovative retrofit solutions for complex commercial buildings

  • Collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure coordinated and seamless project delivery

  • Produce high-quality, accurate architectural documentation using Revit and MicroStation

  • Translate client briefs into thoughtful, buildable architectural proposals

  • Monitor project progress through regular site visits, proactively resolving design and coordination challenges as they arise


Skills & Experience

  • 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience (ARB registered)

  • Strong technical design ability and experience delivering built projects

  • Experience in commercial retrofit or complex refurbishment preferred

  • Proficiency in Revit is essential and MicroStation is beneficial

  • Experience delivering projects in the UK

  • Detail-focused with strong coordination skills

  • Confident communicator within a collaborative team environment

  • Proactive and solutions-driven mindset


The Practice

This is a design-led studio with a strong reputation for contextual sensitivity, material intelligence, and technical rigour. Their portfolio focuses heavily on the revitalisation of existing commercial buildings, combining creative reuse with sustainable strategies to extend the life and value of the built environment.

The culture is collaborative, ambitious, and quality-driven, offering meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high-profile central London schemes.


Why Apply?

  • Work on high-quality, design-led commercial retrofit projects

  • Gain exposure to complex central London schemes

  • Join a growing and respected London studio

  • Develop your skills within a collaborative team

If you’re an Architect looking to strengthen your delivery experience on ambitious commercial retrofit schemes, this is an excellent next step.

Apply now with your CV and portfolio or get in touch with HAUS Careers to learn more

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