Senior Architect

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Senior Architect to join their expanding team in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to work on high-quality residential projects and a diverse portfolio, including commercial offices and bespoke residential designs. The successful candidate will lead projects through all RIBA stages, manage a design team, and produce technical drawings using Revit. With competitive salary offerings and a range of benefits, this opportunity is perfect for ambitious architects looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Death in service policy

Social events

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with strong experience across all RIBA stages.
• Proven ability to lead projects independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects through all RIBA stages with a design team.
• Produce high-quality technical drawings using Revit daily.

Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Drawing

Client Communication

Project Management

Revit

Education

ARB Registration

Tools

Revit

Job description

Our client, a well-established, award-winning architectural practice with multiple offices, is seeking a talented Senior Architect to join their expanding team. The successful Senior Architect will be working collaboratively with their Glasgow office. Architects based in Edinburgh are also encouraged to apply due to multiple sites & projects being based here.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Senior Architect who enjoys putting buildings together and has strong experience across all RIBA Stages and with technical delivery skills. You'll initially be focused on high-quality residential projects but will also have the chance to work across a diverse portfolio, including bespoke residential, commercial offices, refurbishments, new builds, defence, and MOD projects, with values ranging from 5m to 30m, and larger developments up to 120m+.

Senior Architect Job Overview

• Lead and manage projects through all RIBA stages, helping to lead a small design team
• Oversee & produce high-quality technical drawings using Revit on a daily basis
• Work closely with clients, consultants, and contractors, maintaining strong communication and design intent throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, with potential to mentor and lead junior staff
• Prepare and present design proposals
• Lead and work well in a project team to deliver detailed designs

Senior Architect Job Requirements

• ARB-registered Architect
• Strong experience across all stages and ability to lead a team
• Experience in Revit is highly preferred
• Proven ability to lead projects independently and in collaboration with a team
• Experience in residential, commercial, and/or MOD projects is desirable but not essential
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills
• Live within a commutable distance of Edinburgh or Glasgow

Senior Architect Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging between 45,000 to 50,000 DOE
• Holiday allowance, plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Death in service policy
• Social events
• Flexible working hours
• Progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.