Senior Architect

CORSTORPHINE + WRIGHT LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Regular social activities

Job summary

Corstorphine & Wright, a noted architectural practice in the Birmingham studio, is seeking a Senior Architect to lead design and delivery from concept to completion. The role involves producing detailed drawings using CAD and BIM, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring projects meet planning, environmental, and budget constraints.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership experience, strong communication, and a solid track record in project delivery, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering CAD/BIM projects.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets and project profitability.
• Leadership experience of multidisciplinary teams.
• In-depth knowledge of project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of building projects from concept through to completion.
• Produce detailed architectural drawings using CAD, BIM, and related tools.
• Guide project teams to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and clients to shape viable schemes.
• Oversee planning submissions and liaise with Building Control.

Skills

CAD & BIM

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Sustainable design

Team coordination

Client liaison

Job description

Senior Architect

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

About Us

Corstorphine & Wright is an award-winning architectural practice with design Studios across the UK.

We are a dedicated team of 300+ enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental, and social value.

Everything we do is beautifully crafted, exceptionally efficient and people driven by design.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Architect to join our talented and motivated team in the Birmingham Studio, stepping into an established role within our friendly and collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of building projects from concept through to completion.
• Produce detailed architectural drawings by hand and using specialist BIM and CAD software.
• Manage and guide project teams to deliver architectural services to agreed deadlines.
• Work within planning, environmental and budgetary constraints to shape viable project solutions.
• Liaise with construction professionals to deliver complex and challenging schemes.
• Lead coordination with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, project managers, QSs and technologists.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients.
• Oversee the submission of planning applications and liaise with Building Control and other statutory bodies.
• Prepare and present reports, design proposals and key stage submissions.
• Develop project briefs in collaboration with clients.
• Adapt plans in response to changing circumstances and resolve design challenges.
• Manage project workflow, resources and team delivery.
• Undertake site visits, attend client and consultant meetings and represent the practice professionally.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and ensure ongoing professional development.

About you

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of creativity and strong conceptual design capability.
• Proven experience delivering projects using CAD and BIM.
• Ability to plan resources and monitor project profitability.
• Strong organisational, project management and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, balancing deadlines, budgets and multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain a strategic overview.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Leadership experience, including managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of project delivery processes.
• Understanding of environmental and social considerations within project design.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Life assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Regular social activities

Corstorphine & Wright is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment throughout the employee lifecycle.