Senior Architect

Verto People; Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Architect to manage architectural projects, particularly in defence environments. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration and client management, requiring proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. The successful candidate will lead projects, engage with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Flexible working is offered alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, making this a great opportunity for seasoned professionals looking for career growth.

Benefits

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Flexible / hybrid working

Competitive Pension Scheme

Health cash plan scheme

In-house coaching & mentoring

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a qualified architect required.
• Proven experience in sensitive or secure environments is beneficial.
• Ability to secure UK security clearance to SC level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects across multiple sectors.
• Manage tender processes and produce detailed designs.
• Act as Lead Consultant coordinating teams and contractors.

Skills

Proficient in Revit

Proficient in AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Experience in defence/public sectors

Project management skills

Education

ARB Registered Architect

5 years post qualification experience

Job description

Senior Architect

Location: Nottingham, UK
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (Dependent Upon Experience)

Introduction

An opportunity to join an award-winning, multi-disciplinary consultancy that's genuinely people-focused, progressive, and collaborative. With a nationwide footprint and a buzzing, team-centric culture, they're solving global challenges one building at a time, and having fun while they do it. Expect real career growth, meaningful projects across multiple sectors, and a leadership team that backs your ideas, development, and work-life balance.

This opportunity would be ideal for a Senior/Project Architect with proven experience in defence/secure environments (and wider public/commercial sectors) who is confident using Revit and AutoCAD (BIM experience desirable).

Package

• Up to £55,000 per annum (Dependent Upon Experience)
• Flexible / hybrid working
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, long-service recognition & festive shutdown
• In-house coaching & mentoring + professional membership support
• Competitive Company Pension Scheme
• Health cash plan scheme + Health & Mental Wellness programs
• Great team-building days & fully expensed seasonal socials

Office

Nottingham

Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm, with Hybrid working

Duties

• Lead architectural projects (Up to £10m in value) across multiple sectors, including sensitive/secure defence schemes.
• Interpret complex client briefs and deliver strategic, compliant design responses.
• Act as Lead Consultant, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, external consultants and contractors.
• Produce site appraisals, feasibility studies, planning applications and detailed designs for competitive tender.
• Manage tender processes, value engineering, post-tender analysis and recommendations.
• Serve as Project Manager / Contract Administrator through delivery: site progress, technical compliance, QA and financial performance.

Requirements

• ARB Registered and Qualified Architect with a minimum of 5 years' experience post qualification.
• Proven experience in defence or other secure, policy-driven environments is beneficial.
• Ability to secure UK security clearance to SC level is essential.
• Fully proficient user of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Excellent design experience from feasibility to technical delivery (Riba Stages 1 - 5).
• Comfortable delivering within client-prescribed frameworks, QA systems and sector standards (e.g., MOD / JSP).
• Great communication skillset and a supportive and collaborative mentor - supporting BD activity, resource planning, profitability and cross-office teamwork.