Senior Architect

Bennett & Game Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice based in Farringdon, London is seeking an experienced Senior Architect. The role involves leading projects through all RIBA stages, managing multiple tasks, and ensuring strong client communication. Candidates must be ARB-registered with proficiency in Revit. This hands-on role offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement across diverse projects.

Benefits

Health Shield insurance scheme

Career development opportunities

Annual leave and bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects across all RIBA stages.
• Experience in the commercial sector is advantageous.
• Live within a commutable distance of Farringdon, London.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects across all RIBA stages.
• Develop and present design concepts and technical drawings.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Technical design skills

Revit proficiency

Client communication

Education

ARB registration

Tools

Revit

Job description

Overview

Our client, a highly respected Chartered Architectural Practice, is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join their growing Farringdon-based London studio. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable and design-led projects nationwide, this practice offers an excellent opportunity to take on a pivotal role within a collaborative and creative team.

Senior Architect Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Health & Wellbeing: Health Shield insurance scheme and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure at Christmas.
• Pension scheme.
• Career Development - Ongoing professional growth opportunities
• Exposure to varied projects and involvement in all RIBA stages.

Senior Architect Job Overview

• Lead and deliver projects across all RIBA stages, from feasibility and design development through to technical delivery and construction
• Take ownership of commercial new build schemes, with additional exposure to residential and laboratory projects.
• Develop and present design concepts, technical drawings and specifications using Revit.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors, ensuring clear and proactive communication throughout each project.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines, budgets and quality standards.

Senior Architect Job Requirements

• ARB-registered Architect with proven experience across all RIBA stages.
• Live within a commutable distance of Farringdon, London
• Experience in the Commercial sector is advantageous.
• Experience in Residential work is also highly advantageous.
• Proficient in Revit
• Excellent technical design and detailing skills, with the ability to oversee full construction documentation and specifications.

The successful candidate will gain full involvement across all RIBA stages, contributing primarily to industrial and commercial new build developments, while also engaging with residential projects and university laboratory facilities. This is a hands-on role, offering responsibility from concept through to completion, with the chance to work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and colleagues.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.