Senior Architect

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in Gloucester is looking for a Senior Architect to lead various education projects valued between £1m and £20m. This role includes overseeing projects through RIBA Stages 0-7, managing teams, and liaising directly with clients. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years post-Part III experience and be proficient in managing education sector projects. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 and includes hybrid working arrangements and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Progression opportunities

Company pension

Discretionary bonuses

Professional subscriptions paid

Life Insurance

23 days annual leave

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' post-Part III experience.
• Extensive experience delivering education sector projects.
• Strong experience across all RIBA Stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all RIBA stages.
• Oversee Education projects ranging in scale.
• Manage and mentor project teams.

Skills

Education project management

RIBA Work Stages 0-7

Revit

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

UK qualification as Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

Our client, a well-established and design-led architectural practice based in Gloucester are seeking a Senior Architect to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of high-quality projects, particularly within the education sector, and to take a lead role across the full architectural process from Inception to Completion.

The successful Senior Architect will have a proven track record working on various Education projects. Our clients projects typically are in the range of £1m to £20m. This opportunity provide an opportunity to play a key role in project bidding, leading project teams and liaising directly with clients and consultants. A deep understanding of RIBA Work Stages 0-7 is essential, as is the ability to run front-end design and manage teams through technical delivery and construction.

Senior Architect Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (£40,000 - £50,000 DOE)
• Hybrid working
• Progression opportunities
• Company pension
• Discretionary Christmas Bonus
• Discretionary Loyalty Bonus
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Life Insurance Policy
• 23 days paid annual leave (this also increases with length of service)
• Long Service Awards
• Further company benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Senior Architect Job Overview

• Lead architectural projects through all RIBA stages
• Oversee a variety of Education projects ranging in scale and value
• Prepare and contribute to bid submissions and fee proposals
• Manage and mentor project teams, providing technical and design guidance
• Develop design proposals primarily in Revit
• Co-ordinate with consultants and specialists, ensuring high-quality documentation
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and authorities throughout the design and construction process
• Contribute to practice-wide design reviews and continuous improvement
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and monitor progress against key deliverables and deadlines

Senior Architect Job Requirements

• UK-qualified Architect with a minimum of 3 years' post-Part III experience
• Extensive experience delivering education sector projects, ideally new build and refurbishment schemes
• Strong experience working across all RIBA Stages
• Revit experience preferred, training can be offered though
• Demonstrable experience managing project teams and leading client meetings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to commute to the Gloucester office and attend site meetings as required