Senior Architect

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a Senior Architect to join their team in Leeds. This role involves leading complex projects across various sectors with a strong focus on design excellence and sustainability. The ideal candidate is an ARB-registered Architect with significant experience in residential and commercial projects. This position offers flexible working hours, a competitive salary, and various benefits, including career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Potential bonus based on performance

Excellent training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience on projects above the value of 5m.
• Proven experience in residential or commercial sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex projects.
• Manage projects by providing design and technical support.
• Ensure compliance with UK building regulations.

Skills

Design and delivery of complex projects

Client liaison

Knowledge of Revit

Sustainability in architecture

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Job description

Position & Location

Position: Senior Architect

Location: Leeds

Salary: Up to 50,000 + hybrid working + further benefits to be discussed

We are seeking an ambitious Senior Architect to join a leading design-led practice in Farringdon, London. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an award-winning, AJ Top 100 team on high-profile projects with a passion for architectural innovation & sustainability. With a strong focus on design excellence, this role offers the chance to be part of a collaborative environment where creativity and technical expertise come together to deliver outstanding architectural solutions. Our client works within a wide range of sectors, with a particular focus at the moment on Commercial, Mixed-Use and Residential projects varying from 5m to 100m+ in value.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a practice that champions bold, design-driven architecture and fosters a culture of collaboration and professional growth.

Senior Architect Job Overview

• Lead the design and delivery of complex projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors
• Manage projects by providing design and technical support
• Liaise with key clients, discussing design and technical solutions
• Successfully deliver a variety of Residential and Commercial projects
• Coordinate design teams, consultants and contractors
• Develop innovative and sustainable design solutions
• Take projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality output at every stage
• Ensure compliance with UK building regulations and industry best practice
• Successfully deliver projects to a high standard and quality

Senior Architect Job Requirements

• ARB-registered Architect with strong design credentials
• Experience working on projects above the value of 5m
• Proven experience working within the residential or commercial sectors
• Excellent knowledge of Revit
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Passionate about sustainability and innovation in architecture
• Live within a commutable distance of Leeds City Centre

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: 45,000 - 50,000 DOE
• Hybrid & flexible working hours
• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown period
• Life assurance and workplace pension
• Potential bonus based on performance
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• Additional benefits to be discussed at interview stage