Senior Architect

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

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented Senior Architect to join their expanding team in Glasgow. This exciting role offers the opportunity to lead and manage projects across all RIBA stages, focusing initially on high-quality residential projects while also engaging in a diverse portfolio that includes commercial offices and bespoke developments. The ideal candidate will be an ARB-registered Architect with strong technical delivery skills and a passion for collaborative design. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will shape the future of architecture in a vibrant city.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

Bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

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, mentoring a design team.
• Produce high-quality technical drawings using Revit.

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
• Progression opportunities
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage