Senior Architect

Red King Resourcing; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Red King Resourcing is supporting a growing specialist architectural and property consultancy in the East Midlands with a Senior Architect role to lead projects from concept through to completion. You will manage client relationships, mentor juniors, and work with planning, building control, and external consultants.

The role offers ownership of high-quality residential schemes and the chance to contribute to company growth.

Qualifications

• Senior Architect experience or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong residential design experience with high attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of UK Building Regulations and accessible design.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills; liaising with Planning and Building Control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from inception through to completion.
• Ensure project quality and maintain procedures.
• Mentor junior team members and foster growth.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, solicitors, and Building Control.
• Produce high-quality residential designs and technical documentation.
• Provide practical and creative solutions for complex requirements.
• Support business growth and team development.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Travel nationally for meetings and site visits.

Skills

AutoCAD

NBS specifications

Project leadership

Client liaison

Residential design

Tools

NBS specifications

Job description

Senior Architect

Location: East Midlands
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

The Opportunity

We are currently supporting a growing specialist architectural and property consultancy with the appointment of a Senior Architect to join their expanding team.

The business operates nationally across bespoke residential projects, working on a wide range of schemes including new-build homes, residential adaptations and complex refurbishment projects. Their work is highly individual, with each project requiring a considered, client-focused approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Architect who is looking to take ownership of projects, develop their leadership responsibilities and play an active role in the continued growth of a successful business.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering your own projects from concept through to completion, while working closely with clients, consultants and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Overseeing project quality and ensuring appropriate procedures are maintained.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Working closely with clients, consultants, solicitors, Planning and Building Control.
• Producing high-quality residential designs and technical information.
• Providing practical and creative solutions to complex project requirements.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the architectural team.
• Maintaining strong communication with all project stakeholders.
• Travelling nationally when required to attend meetings and site visits.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience working at Senior Architect or similar level.
• Previous leadership or team management experience.
• Strong residential design experience with excellent attention to detail.
• A thorough understanding of UK Building Regulations and accessible design.
• Strong technical design and detailing knowledge.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.The ability to confidently liaise with Planning and Building Control authorities.
• Strong AutoCAD skills.
• Experience with NBS specifications.
• A practical, problem-solving approach.
• A genuine desire to contribute to the growth of a business and develop as a leader.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing and established specialist consultancy.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to take ownership of high-quality, bespoke residential projects.
• Regular team events and social activities.
• National project exposure and varied work.
• Excellent opportunity to progress into a senior leadership position.

If you are an experienced Architect looking for a role offering greater responsibility, project ownership and long-term career progression, we would be keen to hear from you.