Overview: My client is seeking an Architectural & Facades Lead to guide the technical and design delivery of architectural and facade solutions across RIBA Stages 2–7. This role focuses on sustainable retrofit strategies, integrating low-carbon materials, performance enhancements, and modern construction methods. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary design teams and provide technical oversight through all project phases. Key Responsibilities: * Lead architectural and facade design, particularly retrofit schemes, ensuring compliance with performance, regulatory, and aesthetic standards. * Drive sustainability through passive design, low-carbon materials, and advanced retrofit systems. * Oversee BIM and CAD coordination, design reviews, and risk/value engineering workshops. * Manage technical delivery through construction, including site support, QA/QC, and post-occupancy evaluations. * Engage with local authorities and planning bodies on approvals, including heritage and conservation where relevant. * Champion innovation in modular construction, bio-based materials, and circular economy principles. Key Outcomes: * Timely, compliant, and sustainable design delivery. * Enhanced thermal/energy performance and retrofit outcomes. * Effective coordination across all design stages. * Continuous innovation and use of cutting-edge materials and technologies. Key Skills & Experience: * Expertise in facade and envelope design, material science, and retrofit strategies. * Strong knowledge of planning law, thermal performance, and airtightness. * Proficiency in BIM, CAD, and 3D modelling tools. * Proven leadership across RIBA Stages 2–7. * Experience with fire safety, acoustic performance, and facade integration. * Excellent stakeholder engagement and technical management skills. Qualifications: * Degree in Architecture, Facade Engineering, or Building Conservation (MArch/BSc/MSc). * Chartered status (RIBA, IStructE, or SFE) preferred. * 10 years’ experience in architectural and facade design. * Retrofit Designer Certification desirable. Core Competencies: * Technical leadership in architectural and retrofit design. * Multidisciplinary design team management. * Stakeholder coordination and regulatory engagement. * Data-driven decision-making and risk management. * Support for funding applications and project strategy