Senior Architect

ZipRecruiter; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in Canterbury is seeking a Senior Architect to oversee historic projects. Candidates should possess strong design capabilities, project management skills, and a passion for working with heritage buildings. Offering a hybrid work model, detailed benefits, and a supportive growth environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Yearly bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye care vouchers

Optional healthcare cashback

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Part III qualified with minimum 10 years PQE & UK experience.
• Proven experience across all RIBA stages, focusing on 4-7.
• Strong understanding of UK building planning and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from initial concept to completion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Manage a design team of 3 people.

Skills

Design skills

Drawing skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Part III qualification

10 years PQE

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Senior Architect Job in Canterbury, Kent

Senior Architect job available with an AJ100 practice in Kent! You will join a dedicated team working on conservation and heritage schemes across all stages. This role offers a range of benefits and hybrid working. This role represents a great opportunity to join an industry leader in the historic and conservation sector.

Our client was founded in the 1940s and has grown to over 280 people across 11 UK offices and has won awards for Architect Employer of the Year! During this time, they have established themselves as an industry leader in planning advice, heritage consultancy, building surveying, conservation, and contemporary architecture.

Working with public bodies, charities, trusts, private companies, contractors, developers, and individuals, this practice has been involved in the care and development of some of the best-loved buildings and places in the UK and abroad. The practice provides sensitive restoration and repair schemes and modern design in historic contexts. Their bold and contemporary designs are spread across a variety of sectors including cultural, master planning, education, ecclesiastical, public, hospitality, residential, and many more.

Due to continues success of the Kent team they are seeking a Senior Architect to join the team working on historic projects in the region.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from initial concept to completion and guide teams through RIBA stages




• Working on the production of design and planning packages




• Collaborate with stakeholders, clients, consultants, and team members to achieve project objectives, within deadlines and budgets through clear and effective communication




• take responsibility of in the management of design team of 3 people




• Report to office studio lead and regional partner.

Required Skills & Experience

• Part III qualified with a minimum of 10 years PQE & UK experience




• Excellent design and drawing skills




• Strong understanding of UK building planning and listed building regulations




• Experience working on historic buildings or interest in the sector




• Proven experience across all RIBA stages with a focus on 4- 7




• Proven job running experience




• AutoCAD skills are essential, and Revit is very desirable




• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

What you get back

• £40,000 - £49,000




• Hybrid working options




• Flexible working hours




• Growth within the practice, including training and development




• City centre office




• 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days with service




• Life assurance




• Yearly bonus




• Pension scheme




• Private medical cover




• Cycle-to-work scheme




• Season ticket loan




• Eye care vouchers




• Optional healthcare cashback




• Enhanced maternity and paternity pa