Architect

Sarto Thomas Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work across a wide range of projects

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A well-established architectural practice based in Poole is seeking an experienced Architect. The role includes managing projects through all RIBA stages, maintaining close client relationships, and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years' post-Part 3 experience, strong design and technical skills, and proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD. This permanent opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post-Part 3 experience.
• Strong design and technical ability with excellent self and peer-checking skills.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and NBS.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to completion.
• Prepare and submit drawings and technical specifications.
• Monitor project costs and resources.

Skills

Design and technical ability

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Education

3 years' post-Part 3 experience

Tools

NBS

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Architect to join a well-established practice based in Poole. This is a permanent opportunity offering the chance to take ownership of projects, manage client relationships, and play a key role in business growth.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing projects through all RIBA stages (0–7), maintaining close contact with end-user clients, contractors, and consultants. Alongside project delivery, you’ll also support the Director in driving business development, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to completion, including design, technical delivery, and coordination.
• Prepare and submit drawings, technical specifications, and planning/building control applications.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and CDM 2015.
• Mentor and manage Assistants and Technicians.
• Support business development through networking, client relationship management, and fee proposals.
• Monitor project costs, programmes, and resource allocation.
• Assist with health and safety, quality assurance, and CAD standards within the practice.

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ post-Part 3 experience.
• Strong design and technical ability, with excellent self and peer-checking skills.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and NBS.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, Building Regulations, and CDM Regulations.
• Experience of running projects and managing client relationships.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to contribute to business development.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work across a wide range of projects, from concept through to delivery.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Supportive team culture with career progression potential.