Senior Architect

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Senior Architect for their Birmingham office. The role includes leading projects, producing technical drawings, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, strong skills in Revit and AutoCAD, and excellent client management abilities. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 along with great benefits, including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

34 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Health cash plan

High street discounts

Professional subscriptions covered

Private office car parking

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record across multiple sectors.
• Full and clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects across RIBA Stages 2 - 6.
• Coordinate drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Provide professional architectural advice.

Skills

Client-facing project delivery

Leadership and team management

Revit

AutoCAD

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

ARB / RIBA Qualified Architect

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Our client, a multi-award-winning Consultancy, is seeking a Senior Architect to join their expanding Birmingham office. Established over 50 years ago, the practice has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality developments across multiple sectors. With a collaborative team of architects, construction consultants, and health & safety professionals spread across four UK offices, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Architect to take on a key role in both project delivery and client management.

The successful candidate will be client-facing and technically strong, comfortable taking projects from concept through to completion. You will play a central role in producing and overseeing technical drawings, advising clients, and ensuring design excellence, while also supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the development of the Birmingham studio.

Projects cover a broad portfolio including Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Education, Healthcare, and Community developments, ranging from small-scale refurbishments through to large, complex, multi-million-pound schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects across RIBA Stages 2 - 6, ensuring high-quality design and technical delivery
• Produce, review, and coordinate drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Provide professional architectural advice and build strong client relationships
• Oversee and mentor junior architects and technicians, supporting their development
• Attend site meetings and inspections, ensuring compliance and quality standards are maintained
• Work on a diverse portfolio of Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Education, Healthcare, and Community projects
• Utilise Revit and AutoCAD on a daily basis

Qualifications

• Based in or within commutable distance of Birmingham
• ARB / RIBA Qualified Architect with a minimum of 5+ years' post-qualification experience
• Proven track record of client-facing project delivery across multiple sectors
• Excellent knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience managing projects through RIBA Stages 3-6
• Strong leadership and team management skills (desirable but not essential)
• High motivation, strong communication skills, and excellent attention to detail
• Full and clean UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
• Contributory pension scheme
• 34 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Hybrid working, tailored to individual needs
• 1 day per year for corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• High street and lifestyle discounts
• Professional subscriptions fully covered
• Company mobile phone
• Subsidised social events and team activities
• Private office car parking
• Long service awards
• Excellent career progression and leadership opportunities

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

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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