Senior Architect

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Architect to join their Glasgow studio. You will lead architectural projects across a varied portfolio, from residential developments to commercial and education facilities, delivering high quality design and technical drawings using Revit.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage design development and construction information, liaise with clients, and drive projects through multiple RIBA stages.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect required.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple RIBA stages.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating consultants.
• Strong technical knowledge for design and construction information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate architectural projects across the RIBA Plan of Work, design development and technical delivery.
• Produce and review detailed drawings, specifications and construction information using Revit.
• Coordinate design information across multidisciplinary teams with engineers, consultants and contractors.
• Manage project teams, delegate responsibilities and support junior colleagues.
• Liaise with clients to translate requirements into practical architectural solutions.
• Prepare, develop and present design proposals balancing creativity, technical performance and budget.
• Identify and resolve design and construction challenges while maintaining quality and programme.

Skills

ARB-registered Architect

Client-facing communication

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Architect (DW48131) Glasgow, Scotland

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP48000 per annum

Our client, an established and award-winning Scottish architectural practice with over 50years of experience delivering projects across a diverse range of sectors, are seeking an ambitious Senior Architect to join their Glasgow studio and play a key role in the delivery of an exciting and varied project portfolio. Our client are highly receptive in their search and would welcome Architects of any level to apply.

This is an opportunity to work on projects that offer genuine variety in scale, complexity and design, from residential developments and bespoke private homes to commercial offices, education facilities, healthcare environments, leisure destinations, community buildings, industrial schemes and specialist Ministry of Defence (MOD) projects. The practice also undertakes complex refurbishments, heritage and listed-building work, alongside new-build developments.

With project values typically ranging from £5m to £30m and involvement in major developments exceeding £120m, this role offers the chance to take ownership of technically challenging schemes while working alongside experienced architects, engineers and design professionals.

Our client brings architecture, engineering and interior design together within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. For a Senior Architect looking to broaden their sector experience, lead projects and take the next step in their career, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within an established practice with a strong track record across Scotland.

Senior Architect Overview

• Lead and coordinate architectural projects across the RIBA Plan of Work, taking responsibility for design development and technical delivery.
• Initially focus on residential developments, with opportunities to work across commercial, education, healthcare, leisure, industrial, community, defence and refurbishment projects.
• Produce and review detailed technical drawings, specifications and construction information using Revit.
• Coordinate design information across multidisciplinary teams, working closely with engineers, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Manage project teams, delegate responsibilities and provide guidance and support to junior colleagues.
• Liaise directly with clients, helping translate their requirements into practical, well-coordinated architectural solutions.
• Prepare, develop and present design proposals, balancing creativity, technical performance, buildability and budget.
• Identify and resolve design and construction challenges, maintaining quality and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects in line with agreed programmes, budgets and technical requirements.

Senior ArchitectRequirements

• ARB-registered Architect.
• Strong experience delivering projects across multiple RIBA stages, from design development through to technical delivery and construction.
• Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate consultants and manage architectural teams.
• Experience using Revit,
• Strong technical knowledge, with the ability to develop coordinated design and construction information.
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, team leadership and project delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary architectural and engineering environment.
• Good knowledge of Scottish Technical Standards

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £40,000–£48,000, depending on experience.
• Annual holiday allowance, plus bank holidays.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Death-in-service cover.
• Social events and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Additional benefits to be discussed at interview stage.