Architect
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£47,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2451 (93% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £47,600, and Criterion Capital is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Criterion Capital
Criterion Capital is a family-owned, entrepreneurial private property company with a growing portfolio across hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking a Architect to join our Architectural and Development team.
You will lead architectural design from early feasibility and concept through planning approval and statutory compliance, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, and quality requirements. The projects you will be working on will be commercial to residential conversions across Greater London.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate architectural design through planning and statutory approvals
- Manage internal and external design teams and consultants
- Chair design team meetings and drive planning submissions
- Oversee compliance with Planning, Building Regulations, CDM, BREEAM, and sustainability requirements
- Develop and manage Employer’s Requirements and Brand Standards
- Identify and mitigate design risk; support value engineering and optimisation
- Collaborate closely with development, construction, and operations teams
- Support technical queries, change control, and design validation through delivery
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience delivering architectural design for hospitality, residential, or commercial projects
- Degree-qualified Architect (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of planning, statutory compliance, and the RIBA Plan of Work
- Commercially aware with experience managing consultants
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office (Asta/Procore desirable
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Criterion Capital, so check their own site for the current details.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Criterion Capital holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2451 going rate of £47,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.