Architect Senior in Nottingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive day rate

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Architect to lead complex defence, secure, and regulated projects from feasibility through to construction in the UK. The role is Nottingham-based with flexible hybrid working to suit project needs.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, liaise with clients and authorities, and ensure designs meet UK Building Regulations and NBS specifications. SC clearance eligibility is required due to security-sensitive projects.

Qualifications

• RIBA Part III qualified Architect.
• Experience in defence or highly regulated environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in design and technical detailing.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects ranging from £300k to £10m in value.
• Deliver projects within highly regulated and secure environments.
• Interpret complex client briefs and develop strategic design solutions.
• Act as Lead Consultant, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Produce site appraisals, feasibility studies, planning submissions, and technical reports.
• Develop detailed design packages for tender and construction.
• Manage tender processes, value engineering, and post-tender reviews.
• Undertake Project Manager and Contract Administrator responsibilities where required.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and sector-specific standards.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, local authorities, and building control bodies.
• Mentor junior team members and support knowledge sharing across project teams.
• Contribute to client engagement, business development activities, and proposal development.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Detail design & presentation

Regulatory understanding (UK Building)

Education

RIBA Part III qualification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Senior Architect with experience delivering projects in defence, secure environments, or complex infrastructure sectors? We are seeking an experienced professional for a contract opportunity supporting a portfolio of high-profile projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, leading the delivery of architectural solutions from feasibility through to construction across a range of complex and technically demanding schemes.

Location

Location - Nottingham

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects ranging from approximately £300k to £10m in value.
• Deliver projects within highly regulated and secure environments.
• Interpret complex client briefs and develop strategic design solutions.
• Act as Lead Consultant, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Produce site appraisals, feasibility studies, planning submissions, and technical reports.
• Develop detailed design packages for tender and construction.
• Manage tender processes, value engineering exercises, and post-tender reviews.
• Undertake Project Manager and Contract Administrator responsibilities where required.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and sector-specific standards.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, local authorities, and building control bodies.
• Mentor junior team members and support knowledge sharing across project teams.
• Contribute to client engagement, business development activities, and proposal development.

Essential Requirements

• RIBA Part III qualified Architect.
• Demonstrable experience within defence, secure, or highly regulated project environments.
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with BIM experience advantageous.
• Excellent design, technical detailing, and presentation capabilities.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and NBS specifications.
• Experience working within quality management procedures and sustainability frameworks.

Desirable Experience

• Delivery of projects within Defence, Maritime, Infrastructure, or similar sectors.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary consultancy environments.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold current UK SC Clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain SC Clearance.

Contract Details

• Contract role
• Flexible and hybrid working options available
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant and technically challenging projects
• Collaborative and supportive project environment
• Competitive day rate dependent on experience