Senior Architect

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

Job summary

A respected multi-disciplinary practice, located just outside Portsmouth, is seeking a Senior Architect to lead a growing team. This role combines hands-on project delivery with team management, working across varied projects including commercial and healthcare. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial background, leadership experience, and be a qualified Architect. Join this supportive environment to shape the future of the architecture team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a UK resident eligible for DBS Enhanced & SC clearance.
• Experience in commercial projects, especially MOD, healthcare, and education.
• Ability to balance team leadership and hands-on project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage Architects and Technicians.
• Oversee project delivery and ensure quality.
• Review and coordinate project packages.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Strong commercial background

Client-facing experience

Hands-on project work

Education

Qualified Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Konker is working with a respected multi-disciplinary practice just outside Portsmouth to recruit a Senior Architect to help grow their architecture team.

This is a strategic hire, stepping into a leadership role within a team of 11, and overall 24 in the practice.

You ll mentor and manage Architects and Technicians, oversee project delivery, and ensure quality across a varied portfolio.

Projects span commercial, MOD, education, and healthcare, offering both technical challenge and people leadership.

Alongside managing the team, you ll stay hands-on with delivery, reviewing and coordinating packages (mainly in AutoCAD, with some Revit).

To Be Considered:- Senior Architect

• Qualified Architect with leadership/management experience
• Strong commercial background (MOD, healthcare, education a bonus)
• Confident balancing team leadership with hands-on project work
• Client-facing, deadline-driven, and consistent in delivery
• UK resident (5+ years) eligible for DBS Enhanced & SC clearance

If you re ready to shape and lead a growing team in a supportive, well-established practice, contact Curtis Hunter at Konker or visit our website.