Senior Architect

Rias; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

30 days annual leave

9:00–17:30 working hours

Annual bonus

Job summary

RKA Architectural Design studio seeks a Senior Architect to join the team for a prestigious leisure development in Scotland. The role requires 3–5 years post Part 3 experience and strong Revit proficiency, with delivery through stages 3–5 and a robust design sensibility.

Based in either St Andrews or Glasgow, you will work with a design-led approach, benefit from pension contributions, 30 days leave, a fixed 9:00–17:30 schedule, and an annual bonus. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years post Part 3 experience.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience delivering projects through stages 3, 4 & 5.
• Strong design sensibility with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good understanding of Scottish building and planning regulations.
• Good technical knowledge.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-end leisure development projects with design-led focus.
• Lead architectural development through RIBA stages 3–5.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery and quality.

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Architect

St Andrews or Glasgow

We are seeking a talented and experienced Architect with 3-5 years post part 3 experience to join our team, working on an exciting high-end leisure development in Scotland.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, benchmarked against experience
• Employer pension contribution
• 30 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)
• Standard working hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Annual bonus

Key Requirements

• Proficiency in using Revit
• Demonstrable experience of delivering projects to a high standard through stages 3, 4 & 5
• Strong design sensibility with attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive and well organised
• Good understanding of Scottish building and planning regulations
• Good technical knowledge
• Strong written and spoken English
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of using Autocad
• Driving license with access to a car

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a prestigious, design-led project that demands creativity, technical excellence, and strong delivery skills. Successful applicants could be based in either our St Andrews or Glasgow office.

Salary

Competitive

Contract length

Permanent

Full/part time

Full Time

Advert posted

26 August 2026

Closing date

28 September 2026

Practice

RKA Architectural Design studio
Hayloft Office
Mount Melville House
Mount Melville
ST ANDREWS KY16 8NT
United Kingdom

Contact

[e-mail]
http://rka.scot