Senior Architect

Konker Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary practice near Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Architect to lead their team and manage diverse projects in commercial, MOD, education, and healthcare sectors. This role combines leadership with hands-on project delivery, requiring excellent technical and interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commercial architecture and be qualified architects, eligible for DBS Enhanced and SC clearance.

Qualifications

• A qualified Architect with team leadership or management experience.
• Strong background in commercial architecture; familiarity with MOD, healthcare, and education projects.
• Ability to balance management with technical/project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Architects and Technicians.
• Oversee project delivery and ensure quality across a broad portfolio.
• Produce, review, and coordinate project packages.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Team Development

Education

Qualified Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Konker is working with a respected multi-disciplinary practice just outside of Portsmouth to recruit a Senior Architect to lead and grow their architectural team. This is a key strategic hire, with the successful candidate stepping into a leadership position within a team of 11 architecture professionals. You'll be responsible for mentoring and managing a mix of Architects and Technicians, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring the quality, consistency, and timeliness of work across a broad portfolio. The practice works across a range of sectors, with current projects in commercial, MOD, education, and healthcare. The variety of work, scale, and client type makes this a highly engaging and rewarding role for an Architect who thrives on both the technical and people sides of the profession. While team leadership is a core part of the position, you'll also be hands-on with project delivery, producing, reviewing, and coordinating packages alongside your team. Most drawing work is done in AutoCAD, with some Revit in use for reviews and ongoing integration. To Be Considered:- Senior Architect

• A qualified Architect with team leadership or management experience.
• A strong background in commercial architecture, with familiarity across MOD, healthcare, and education projects being advantageous.
• Someone comfortable balancing management with technical/project delivery.
• Confidence working with clients, managing deadlines, and delivering a consistent standard across your team.
• An ability to support and develop others while still contributing to the hands-on work.

The role is primarily office-based to support team collaboration and management, but there is some flexibility for home working. All staff must be eligible for DBS Enhanced and SC (Security Check) Clearance, so this role is only open to UK residents who have lived in the country for a minimum of 5 years. If you're interested in shaping and leading a growing architecture team within a supportive and well-established multi-disciplinary practice, get in touch with Curtis Hunter at Konker for more details. Or visit our website to explore other vacancies.