Senior Architect

Amey; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Cycle2Work

Gym discounts

Volunteer days

Job summary

Amey is recruiting a Senior Architect to join the Advisory team in the UK. You will lead a small to medium technical team, producing deliverables that meet quality, cost and programme targets, and supervise junior staff as needed.

This role focuses on nuclear and highly regulated infrastructure, including decommissioning, defence programmes, SMRs, and new build. We value NSQEP recognition, safety culture, and strong design and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Registered as an Architect with ARB in the UK.
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
• Experience leading architectural teams on regulated infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team producing technically sound architectural deliverables.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documentation.
• Oversee budgets and commercial performance of projects.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers at peer level; attend progress meetings.
• Contribute to bids and the business development function.
• Work on site as required, including out-of-hours work.
• Take people manager responsibilities when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Architectural design

Budget control

CDM risk assessment

Interface management

People management

Commercial awareness

Quality assurance

Education

ARB-registered Architect

RIBA Chartered Member

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Architect to join our Advisory team - a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.

This role will be to act as a team leader, providing and overseeing the production of technically sound deliverables for architectural commissions such as in the preparation of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. To manage the actions of a small to medium sized, locally based single discipline technical team, including the people manager role when required by the business.

Nuclear Sector Experience

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience of delivering projects within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated environments. Experience working on nuclear licensed sites, knowledge of nuclear safety culture, and familiarity with relevant regulatory and assurance frameworks will be highly valued.

Applicants holding, or working towards, NSQEP (Nuclear Skills Qualification and Experience Passport) recognition are encouraged to apply.

Whether your background is in project management, architecture, structural engineering, building services, surveying or multidisciplinary design, we are looking for professionals who can bring a strong understanding of safety, compliance, quality assurance and technical excellence to support the continued growth of our nuclear and complex infrastructure portfolio which will include; decommissioning and waste management, defence nuclear programmes, SMRs and working with advanced reactors and new nuclear build.

Responsibilities

• To lead a team, producing technically sound architectural solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks
• The preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function
• Working on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full time but temporary role and including out of hours working
• Assuming the role of people manager when required by the business

Qualifications

• Registered as an Architect with the Architects Registration board
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

Skills

• Applies architectural theory and principles to clearly understood situations, where concepts are matched to problems
• Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and is fully capable of working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks. Can check deliverables to a reasonable standard and takes ownership for this
• Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools
• Demonstrates good commercial awareness
• Has very good knowledge of suppliers and types of services they provide
• Has a very good understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Substantially experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied. Is capable of acting as Principal Designer for appropriate projects
• Demonstrates a good understanding of interface management. Ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines
• Supervisory and people manager skills. Capable of managing a small to medium sized, locally based single discipline technical team, including the people manager role

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That's why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.Youwillhave the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some of our benefits include:

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plusbankholidays
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work schemeandaccess to discountedgym membership
• OurSave with Ameyprogrammegives you access tothousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in
• Family friendly policiesfor new parents or if youprovide care for a dependant
• Membership of ourAffinityNetworkswhoconnect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.