Practices read an architecture CV alongside a portfolio, looking for your registration status, the work stages you have led, the sectors you know and your software. This example is for a recently registered architect in a mid-sized practice. Part 1 and Part 2 architectural assistants can use the same layout and lead with their education and projects.
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Example architect CV
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Thomas Reid
Architect · ARB registered · RIBA chartered · Manchester · thomas.reid@example.com · 07700 900242
Personal statement
ARB-registered architect with six years' experience in a mid-sized practice, working on education and residential projects from RIBA Stage 1 to 6. Confident running projects day to day, leading design teams and coordinating in Revit. Interested in low-energy and retrofit design. Looking for a project architect role.
Experience
Architect, Ancoats Architecture Studio, Manchester (Oct 2023 - Present)
Run a £9m secondary school extension from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, leading a design team of five consultants.
Prepared the planning submission for a 45-home residential scheme, approved at committee.
Coordinate the Revit model and clash detection with structural and services engineers.
Introduced a retrofit checklist now used on the practice's refurbishment projects.
Produced planning and technical drawings for education and housing projects.
Completed my Professional Experience and Development Record while working towards Part 3.
Architectural Assistant (Part 1), Northern Quarter Design, Manchester (Jul 2018 - Aug 2019)
Built physical and digital models and prepared presentation drawings.
Education
RIBA Part 3, Professional Practice, University of Manchester, 2023
MArch Architecture (RIBA Part 2), Manchester School of Architecture, 2019 - 2021
BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part 1), University of Liverpool, 2015 - 2018
Training and certifications
ARB registration, Architects Registration Board, Current
Passivhaus Designer course, Professional training provider, 2025
Skills
Revit and BIM coordination, AutoCAD, Rhino and SketchUp, Planning applications, RIBA Plan of Work stages, Building Regulations, Leading design teams
An architect personal statement to adapt
ARB-registered architect with six years' experience in a mid-sized practice, working on education and residential projects from RIBA Stage 1 to 6. Confident running projects day to day, leading design teams and coordinating in Revit. Interested in low-energy and retrofit design. Looking for a project architect role.
Key skills for an architect CV
Design - Concept to detail, shown in your portfolio.
Technical knowledge - Building Regulations, construction detailing and fire safety.
Software - Revit, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp and rendering tools.
Project running - Programmes, fees and design team coordination.
Planning - Applications, pre-apps and working with planning officers.
Sustainability - Low-energy, retrofit and whole-life carbon.
Communication - Presenting to clients, planners and the public.
What a UK architect CV needs
ARB registration - "Architect" is a protected title in the UK. Only use it if you are on the ARB register, otherwise say architectural assistant or designer.
RIBA Parts - Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3, with where and when you completed them, and RIBA chartered membership if you hold it.
RIBA work stages - Which stages of the Plan of Work you have worked on or led, for each project.
Sectors and project values - Education, housing, healthcare, commercial or heritage, with values.
A portfolio link - A short PDF or website with your best projects and your role on each.
Achievement bullets to adapt
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Ran a £9m school extension from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, leading a team of five consultants.
Prepared a planning submission for a 45-home scheme, approved at committee.
Coordinated the Revit model and clash detection with engineers.
Introduced a retrofit checklist now used across refurbishment projects.
Completed Part 3 while working full time.
Architect CV questions
Can I call myself an architect on my CV?
Only if you are registered with the Architects Registration Board. Before that, use architectural assistant, Part 1 or Part 2 assistant, or architectural designer.
How long should an architect CV be?
Two pages, sent with a portfolio of around 10 to 20 pages. Keep the CV for facts and the portfolio for the work.
What should a Part 1 architectural assistant CV include?
Your degree, two or three university projects, software skills and any office experience, with a portfolio link. Say when you plan to start Part 2.