Architect

Pick Everard; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Career development

CSR opportunities

26 days leave

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Pension

Professional subscriptions

Employee discounts

Eyecare

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Pick Everard is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the design team from early design through delivery across a varied programme including custodial projects. You will shape projects in London, Nottingham or Bristol while delivering sustainable, technically excellent solutions for clients.

Working with senior leadership, you will manage briefs, programmes and budgets, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Strong Revit skills and MoJ/custodial project experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• UK registration and Chartered Architect status required.
• Proven track record delivering complex architectural projects.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams from concept to completion.
• Strong Revit proficiency and coordination capabilities.
• Excellent communication with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, technical detailing, specification and coordination across project stages.
• Develop and manage project briefs, programmes and budgets with the Project Director.
• Act as a key client liaison and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership of large teams

Communication

Sustainability in design

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

RIBA Part 3 qualification

ARB registration

Tools

Revit

NBS Chorus

Job description

As a Senior Architect, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership, taking responsibility for leading the design team and supporting successful project delivery across the RIBA stages. You will work across a varied programme of work within the custodial sector, providing breadth and variety while enabling you to shape projects from early design through to delivery. Your focus will be on providing exceptional service while delivering creative, sustainable and technically excellent solutions for our clients. Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Core Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Project Director to develop, manage, and oversee project briefs, fee proposals, programmes, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered successfully and efficiently.
• Leading the design, technical detailing, specification, and coordination of projects, driving high-quality outcomes across all project stages.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and the wider project team, building strong relationships and maintaining effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Planning, organising, and chairing project meetings, design reviews, and coordination workshops to ensure progress and alignment across all stakeholders.
• Managing and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring the successful integration of all disciplines.
• Keeping the Project Director or Senior Architectural Lead informed of project progress, risks, and opportunities, seeking guidance and support where required.

Are you an experienced Architect eager to advance your career?

Are you looking to become part of a team that values support, collaboration, and innovation? If you answered yes to the above questions, we are looking for a talented Senior Architect to join our progressive Architectural team in London, Nottingham or Bristol. You'll become part of a growing and evolving division, leading a range of design and sustainability projects, including our work with the Ministry of Justice on the Future Prisons Programme - a sole supplier framework expected to continue over several years. Our Architectural team works across an array of sectors, including blue light, commercial, custodial, education, healthcare, industrial, leisure and residential. If you have experience delivering within any of these areas.

Qualifications

• RIBA Part 3 qualification and ARB registration.
• Extensive post-qualification experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex architectural projects.
• Experience leading large-scale, multidisciplinary project teams from concept through to completion.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, with strong technical and coordination capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build strong relationships across clients, consultants, and project teams.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, coupled with a positive attitude and a passion for delivering exceptional design outcomes.
• A strong understanding of sustainable design principles and their practical application within the built environment (desirable).
• Previous experience delivering projects for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) or within custodial environments (desirable).
• Experience using NBS Chorus (desirable).

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do., Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We're committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

Benefits

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days' additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.