Senior Architect

Mott MacDonald Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension matching

Health cash plan

Employee ownership

Annual bonus

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Belfast is seeking a Senior Architect to join our architecture team within the Buildings Unit. You will lead architectural projects, coordinating with engineers and other disciplines, and run projects autonomously on a range of sector types across the UK and Ireland.

The ideal candidate will be degree qualified in architecture with UK/Ireland practice experience, strong technical knowledge, and proven leadership in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with ARB registration or equivalent.
• Demonstrable post qualification experience.
• Ability to deliver projects from a design and technical background.
• Experience of project delivery.
• Experience of working with Revit and BIM.
• Should have genuine interest in Architecture and Built Environment and be aware of current technical building legislation and guidance such as Building Regulations and British Standards.
• Should be prepared to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Be a team leader with ability to build a team of architects and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate architectural projects across stages from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and clients.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets while maintaining quality.
• Mentor and develop junior architects and staff.
• Ensure compliance with UK/Ireland regulations and standards.

Skills

ARB registration

Revit

BIM

Project delivery

Architectural design

Team leadership

UK/Ireland experience

Education

Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Location/s: Belfast, UK

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit
The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross‑sector skills across five key Sectors; Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors.

Overview of the role

We are looking for a Senior Architect to join our growing architecture team in Belfast. The architecture team is part of the Buildings unit within Mott MacDonald and provides services at all project stages on a wide variety of projects.

We have a diverse portfolio of interesting projects in most building typologies where we work with clients across Ireland, UK, Europe and globally and cover all aspects of the project life‑cycle. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our team, to work on a long‑term project opportunity, while developing your own career. You’ll be a part of a growing architectural team, coordinating proactively with other engineering disciplines as well as running projects autonomously. The workload will include working on projects in a variety of sectors including but not limited to - aviation, industrial, schools and infrastructure projects amongst others.

Candidate specification

The ideal candidate will be degree qualified or equivalent in architecture with work experience within an Architectural Practice or similar environment in the UK/ Ireland and have suitable experience of running projects. The candidate will be creative, confident, with a keen eye for detail, possess excellent technical knowledge and have strong project running and people management skills. The role will also involve working with the senior management team and to get involved in the future growth of the business.

Essential:

• Qualified Architect with ARB registration or equivalent
• Demonstrable post qualification experience
• Ability to deliver projects from a design and technical background
• Experience of project delivery
• Experience of working with Revit and BIM
• Should have a genuine interest in Architecture and the Built Environment and be aware of relevant current technical building legislation and guidance such as Building Regulations and British Standards
• Should be prepared to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Be a team leader with ability to build a team of architects and support staff
• Application to include covering letter, CV and sample portfolio of work

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people‑first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at [e-mail] and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
• We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing.

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.