Amit Bura
Surrey,UK
Summary
I am a qualified Retrofit Coordinator and Architect with extensive experience in delivering complex residential and educational projects, overseeing everything from technical design through to construction. My background includes serving as a Project Architect and design team lead for large-scale affordable housing schemes. I possess strong skills in multidisciplinary coordination, compliance, program management, and on-site project delivery.
I am seeking to transition into a Retrofit Coordination or Project Management role. In this position, I aim to utilise my architectural, technical, and BIM expertise to improve building performance, ensure compliance with PAS 2035 standards, and support decarbonisation and housing quality goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Architect / Technical Delivery & Design Team Lead
StudioPDP
London, UK
2025.01 - 2025.08
- Technical delivery and design team lead on a major office retrofit and extension at 25 Marylebone Road
- CAT A refurbishment and energy efficiency upgrade of a traditional building into a modern office space
- Led full internal demolition and remodelling of lift cores within a constrained, occupied urban context
- Coordinated a multidisciplinary team including structural and services engineers, specialist subcontractors, and design managers
- Ensured construction compliance with Building Regulations and Planning Conditions, and production of coordinated Stage 5 construction drawings
- Worked extensively with 1940s traditional masonry construction, including brick façade detailing
- Undertook regular site visits to inspect progress, resolve technical queries, and support construction delivery.
Project Architect / Design Team Lead
Shepheard Epstein Hunter
London, UK
2023.04 - 2024.12
- Design team lead for 159-unit affordable housing project in East London, working closely with project managers, consultants, and contractors.
- Coordinated architectural, structural, M&E, and specialist input to deliver technically compliant construction packages.
- Led design team meetings, information flow, and issue resolution to minimise delays and construction risk.
- Undertook regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with design intent.
- Supported construction-stage problem solving, focusing on buildability and performance outcomes.
- Mentored junior staff and improved team efficiency through structured coordination and BIM workflows.
- Improved project efficiency through meticulous management of resources.
Architect (Secondment)
HawkinsBrown
London, UK
2023.01 - 2023.04
- Non-Material Amendments across multiple plots within major residential scheme
- Led design optimisation exercises to align proposals with budget constraints while retaining design intent
- Coordinated closely with Local Authorities (LLDC) and housing association.
Architect
Shepheard Epstein Hunter
London, UK
2021.01 - 2022.07
- Worked on façade refurbishment and extension works to Grade II
- Listed university building
- Developed façade detail packages for tender and remediation works, focusing on envelope performance and constructability
- Coordinated consultants and undertook technical design reviews.
Part II Architectural Assistant
Shepheard Epstein Hunter
London, UK
2019.07 - 2021.09
- Delivered 36-unit community-led housing scheme from redesign through delivery.
- Participated in design workshops, planning discussions, and client engagement.
Part II Architectural Assistant
Lyons+Sleeman+Hoare Architects
Hartley Wintney, UK
2014.01 - 2019.01
- Experience across residential, education, retail, and large-scale masterplanning projects.
- Assisted in planning, tendering, and feasibility stages.
Education
Architecture Postgraduate Diploma - Professional Practice
University of Westminster
London 2020.01 - /2021
MArchD - Applied Design in Architecture
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford /2015 - /2017
BA (Hons) - Architecture
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 2011.01 - /2014
Skills
- Coordination and delivery of retrofit projects (aligned with PAS 2035)
- Management of design and construction phases
- Coordination of multidisciplinary teams
- Liaison with contractors and consultants
- Technical detailing and upgrades to building fabric
- BIM-led coordination, including Revit and clash detection
- Awareness of costs, schedules, and risks
- Conducting site inspections and ensuring quality assurance
- Management of clients and stakeholders
Certification
- Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management (RQF) (2025)
- CSCS – Managers and Professionals (2020)
volunteering
Architectural Designer – BuildX Studio (Zambia) | 06/2016 – 09/2016
- Design and construction of a primary school project, including QA checks on site, liaising with local builders, procuring materials, and managing costs.
Affiliations
- Running, Reading, DIY and Home Improvements
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Architect / Technical Delivery & Design Team Lead
StudioPDP
2025.01 - 2025.08
Project Architect / Design Team Lead
Shepheard Epstein Hunter
2023.04 - 2024.12
Architect (Secondment)
HawkinsBrown
2023.01 - 2023.04
Architect
Shepheard Epstein Hunter
2021.01 - 2022.07
Architecture Postgraduate Diploma - Professional Practice
University of Westminster
2020.01 - /2021
Part II Architectural Assistant
Shepheard Epstein Hunter
2019.07 - 2021.09
Part II Architectural Assistant
Lyons+Sleeman+Hoare Architects
2014.01 - 2019.01
BA (Hons) - Architecture
University of Portsmouth
2011.01 - /2014
MArchD - Applied Design in Architecture
Oxford Brookes University
/2015 - /2017