Senior Architect

Conrad Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Private medical care

Life insurance

Pension contributions

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd in Hertfordshire is recruiting a Senior Architect to lead the Architecture team. The role provides a clear route to head the department within 18 months and combines leadership with hands-on design work on technically complex projects.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in Pharmaceutical, Laboratory or Manufacturing sectors, with BIM/Revit proficiency and AutoCAD/SketchUp skills. The firm offers a collaborative environment and a robust project pipeline.

Qualifications

• ARB/RIBA Chartered Architect with UK experience post-qualification.
• Evidence-led experience on highly technical design projects.
• Ability to lead and develop a design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Architecture team and manage projects end-to-end.
• Stay hands-on with day-to-day design work and mentoring.
• Present to clients and lead meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Presentation skills

Education

ARB/RIBA Chartered Architect

Tools

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Senior Architect required by award-winning multidisciplinary design consultancy, with a clear pathway to head the Architecture department within 18 months.

Conrad Consulting is working with a thriving, well-established design and construction management consultancy based in Hertfordshire to appoint a Senior Architect to their close-knit Architecture team. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Senior Architect to take on a leadership role now, with a defined route to running the department within 18 months.

Off the back of a highly productive year delivering technically complex projects, the firm has a strong pipeline of work across a broad client base, with a particular focus on scientific, research and manufacturing facilities. As new projects continue to land, they're growing the Architecture team to match.

You'll take the lead on projects and manage a team, while staying hands‑on with day-to-day design work and leading by example. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the Pharmaceutical, Laboratory or Manufacturing sectors, though those from a Commercial Industrial background will also be considered if willing to get up to speed on the relevant regulations.

The consultancy takes a forward-thinking approach to technology, so confidence with BIM and Revit is preferred training is available for candidates who meet the other criteria.

Senior Architect Requirements:

• ARB/RIBA Chartered Architect
• 10 years' UK industry experience post-qualification
• Proven experience on highly technical design projects
• Strong team management skills
• Familiarity with BIM and Revit
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Confident client-facing skills, including presentations and meetings

What's on offer:

• Salary of £50,000-£58,000
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• Pension contributions

You'll join a friendly, accomplished team working collaboratively to deliver integrated, innovative design solutions.