Architect

Sodexo; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Job summary

Sodexo in Belfast is seeking a talented Architect to support strategic estate planning and architectural projects across a large NI estate. You'll work to develop estate strategies, masterplans, feasibility studies and project blueprints from concept to delivery.

Reporting to the Senior Architect/Manager, you will join a diverse team of in-house and external designers, travelling across Northern Ireland as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree and Postgraduate qualification in Architecture.
• Current registration with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
• A minimum of 3 years' post qualification experience.
• Working knowledge of NI Planning Regulations and NI Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the client's Estate Strategy and site masterplans.
• Undertake Functional Suitability assessments to inform estate planning.
• Prepare feasibility studies, viability assessments and presentation materials.
• Produce architectural drawings, reports and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to area plans and local masterplans development.
• Assist with project dossiers and blueprints preparation.
• Support the development and updating of design guidance documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients and external design teams.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and planning requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Client coordination

Architectural concept development

Education

Bachelor/Master in Architecture

Postgraduate qualification in Architecture (Diploma or MSc)

ARB registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

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Working Hours:

40

Location:

Belfast

Closing Date:

15/09/2026

Job Category:

UK Government

Job Introduction

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (08:00-17:00)
• Competitive Salary + bonus
• Sodexo rewards and benefits

Job Introduction

We are looking for a talented and motivated Architect to join our team and support the delivery of strategic estate planning and architectural projects across a large and complex estate in Northern Ireland.

Reporting to the Senior Architect/Manager, you will contribute to the development of estate strategies, site masterplans, feasibility studies and project blueprints, working alongside in house architectural professionals and external design teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an architect looking to develop their career while working on a diverse portfolio of projects from concept through to delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Support the development of the client's Estate Strategy and site masterplans.
• Undertake Functional Suitability assessments, using this information to inform estate planning.
• Prepare feasibility studies, viability assessments and presentation materials.
• Produce architectural drawings, reports and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to the development of area plans and local masterplans.
• Assist with the preparation of project blueprints and project dossiers.
• Support the development and updating of design guidance documentation.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, clients and external Integrated Design Teams.
• Ensure all work complies with statutory legislation, planning requirements, the RIBA Plan of Work and the Sodexo Project Management Framework.
• Assess building and site utilisation to support estate planning decisions.

What you bring:

• Degree and Postgraduate qualification (Diploma or MSc) in Architecture.
• Current registration with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
• A minimum of 3 years' post qualification experience.
• Working knowledge of Northern Ireland Planning Regulations and processes.
• Working knowledge of Northern Ireland Building Regulations and processes.
• An understanding of estate strategy and site master planning principles.
• Experience preparing architectural drawings, reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in architectural software including Revit (preferred), AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout Northern Ireland.

Please note: Successful candidates must have lived continuously in the UK for the past five years and must be willing and able to undergo the required security clearance and vetting process.

• Chartered Membership of RIBA.

What we offer:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of somethinggreater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values youforyou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications