Senior Architect

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An architectural practice in Abingdon is seeking a talented Senior Architect to join their growing team. This role involves leading projects across various sectors including Healthcare and Education, managing RIBA stages, and mentoring junior staff. A competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 is offered, along with hybrid working, flexible hours, and further training opportunities. The ideal candidate should be ARB or RIBA registered with strong technical skills and Revit proficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday and Christmas shutdown

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working hours

Training and CPD opportunities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Living within commutable distance of Abingdon.
• Ideally Revit proficient or familiar with other 3D software.
• Strong project running experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and other professionals.
• Take a lead role in delivering innovative projects.
• Manage projects across all RIBA stages.
• Oversee and coordinate internal teams for project delivery.
• Act as key contact point for clients.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project running experience

Strong technical and design skills

Revit proficiency

Good knowledge of UK building regulations

Good detailing skills

Education

ARB or RIBA registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

Our client, a well‑established, multi award‑winning architectural practice based in Abingdon, is currently seeking a talented Senior Architect to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior Architect to work as part of an experienced, talented, and enthusiastic team. The reason for their spike in recruitment is due to an influx of projects and plans for rapid growth in the near future.

With six offices based throughout the UK, the firm has developed a strong client portfolio and expertise working on a wide range of exciting projects from inception to completion. Their specialisms vary from small‑scale refurbishments to large‑scale new builds within Science & Research, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Leisure and Retail sectors. The firm prides itself on the quality of projects and has a strong ethos for sustainability. In the Abingdon office, they are seeking someone with strong project running skills. Projects range from £1m to £50m, primarily in Healthcare, Laboratory, Education, Data Centre, and Commercial sectors.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (£45,000 - £50,000) DOE, potentially more for an experienced candidate
• Holiday, plus Christmas shutdown and an allowance of public holidays
• Hybrid working policy, tailored to each individual
• Opportunity to work in a variety of sectors
• Social working environment
• Flexible working hours, core hours 9 am – 5:30 pm
• Training / CPD and progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Job Overview

• Liaise with clients and other professionals
• Take a lead role in delivering innovative projects across a range of sectors
• Manage projects across all RIBA stages
• Oversee and coordinate internal teams, ensuring high‑quality project delivery
• Use Revit on a daily basis
• Act as key point of contact for clients
• Lead design and technical delivery process
• Support and mentor junior members of the team

Job Requirements

• Living within commutable distance of Abingdon
• Ideally Revit proficient (will consider other 3D software)
• Strong technical and design skills
• Good knowledge of UK building regulations
• Project running experience, highly advantageous
• Good detailing skills
• ARB or RIBA registered Architect

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