Senior Architect

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Early finish Fridays

Annual bonus

Company pension

25 days leave

CPD mentoring opportunities

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Architect to lead design delivery on Industrial & Logistics and Commercial projects. You will work closely with clients, consultants and the design team from concept through to completion.

You should bring a strong UK track record, Revit/BIM skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while balancing high-quality design with practical delivery. The role offers hybrid working after probation, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced Architect or Senior Architect with a strong UK practice track record.
• Experience in Industrial & Logistics and/or Commercial sectors is ideal.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM workflows is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of projects in Industrial & Logistics and Commercial sectors.
• Develop high-quality architectural solutions balancing design, function and end-user needs.
• Take responsibility for projects through RIBA stages and coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Produce and oversee design information, drawings and technical documentation.
• Contribute to planning, technical development and project delivery.
• Attend client and design team meetings and build strong professional relationships.
• Support and mentor more junior team members.
• Collaborate across architecture, BIM, sustainability, interiors and project management.

Skills

Design leadership

Mentoring

Client-focused

Team collaboration

Project delivery

Education

UK ARB/RIBA accredited degree

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Architect to join a well-established and highly regarded architectural practice based in Birmingham city centre.

With over 30 years of experience, this is a collaborative and design-focused practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality architectural solutions across a diverse range of sectors. Their portfolio spans Industrial & Logistics, Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Residential, Leisure, Community, Heritage and High Security, meaning there is plenty of variety in the work and opportunities to broaden your experience.

That said, the bulk of this role will focus on Industrial & Logistics and Commercial projects, making it particularly well suited to an Architect with a strong background in these sectors.

The Role

As a Senior Architect, you will take a key role in the delivery of a variety of exciting projects, working closely with clients, consultants and the wider design team.

The practice has extensive expertise across the Industrial & Logistics sector, delivering everything from smaller extensions through to advanced manufacturing facilities exceeding 200,000 sq ft, as well as large-scale site masterplans. Their Commercial portfolio includes offices, retail, mixed-use developments, refurbishments and extensions, working predominantly with private-sector clients.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, contribute to design development and help deliver schemes from concept through to completion, whilst working within a supportive and collaborative studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of projects, predominantly across Industrial & Logistics and Commercial sectors
• Develop high-quality architectural solutions that balance design, functionality and the needs of the end user
• Take responsibility for projects through relevant RIBA stages and coordinate effectively with clients, consultants and contractors
• Produce and oversee design information, drawings and technical documentation
• Contribute to planning, technical development and project delivery
• Attend client and design team meetings and build strong professional relationships
• Support and mentor more junior members of the team
• Collaborate with colleagues across architecture, BIM, sustainability, interiors, project management and other disciplines
• Contribute to the continued development of the practice and its design-led approach

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Architect or Senior Architect with a strong track record within UK architectural practice.

You will ideally have experience working on Industrial & Logistics and/or Commercial projects, although candidates from other sectors with strong technical and project delivery experience will also be considered.

Revit proficiency would be highly desirable, alongside a good understanding of BIM and the ability to produce and coordinate high-quality technical information.

You should be confident working independently, managing your own workload and taking responsibility for projects, whilst also being a collaborative team player. Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach are important, as is a genuine passion for delivering well-designed, functional and sustainable buildings.

Why Join?

This is a genuinely great place to work, with a supportive, positive and collaborative culture at its heart. The practice places considerable emphasis on its people and provides opportunities for professional development through mentoring, CPDs and internal focus groups covering areas such as BIM, design, sustainability, healthcare, ESG, accessibility and marketing.

There is also a strong social side to the practice, with team events, activities and opportunities to get involved beyond day-to-day project work.

The working environment is designed to provide genuine flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, including:

• £45,000-£52,000
• Hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home (after initial probationary period)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Early start / early finish arrangements available
• 37.5-hour working week
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional development, mentoring and CPD opportunities
• Regular team outings and social events

If you're a Senior Architect looking for a genuinely progressive opportunity in Birmingham, with excellent Industrial & Logistics and Commercial projects, a collaborative team and genuine flexibility around how you work, this could be an excellent next step in your career.