Senior Architect

Bimplus; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Paid professional memberships

Career development opportunities

Clear progression opportunities within

Agile working

Supportive and collaborative team

Life-changing projects

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a Senior Architect in Leicester to lead architectural projects from concept through to completion within a collaborative, agile team. The role focuses on delivering thoughtful, life-changing designs for bespoke accessible homes, mentoring junior staff and maintaining high technical standards.

The successful candidate will be ARB-registered with several years of post-qualification experience, strong experience across all RIBA stages, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with several years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience managing projects through all RIBA stages.
• Excellent technical detailing and construction knowledge.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Happy to work from the Leicester office five days a week within an agile working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through all RIBA work stages.
• Produce high-quality design proposals and technical drawings.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage planning applications and Building Regulations submissions.
• Undertake site visits and oversee projects during construction.
• Mentor and support junior members of the architectural team.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Maintain excellent technical and design standards throughout project delivery.

Skills

Architectural design

Technical detailing

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Leadership

Budget management

Driving licence

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Architect to join a specialist, award-winning architectural practice in Leicester. The practice is renowned for designing bespoke accessible homes that have a genuine, life-changing impact, working closely with clients, healthcare professionals and legal teams to deliver thoughtful, innovative design solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Architect looking to take on a leadership role within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment, managing projects from concept through to completion while mentoring junior team members.

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Agile working approach
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work on genuinely rewarding, life-changing projects

Daily Duties

• Lead architectural projects through all RIBA work stages
• Produce high-quality design proposals and technical drawings
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Manage planning applications and Building Regulations submissionsUndertake site visits and oversee projects during construction
• Mentor and support junior members of the architectural team
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Maintain excellent technical and design standards throughout project delivery

Ideal Candidate

• ARB-registered Architect with several years' post-qualification experience
• Strong experience managing projects through all RIBA stages
• Excellent technical detailing and construction knowledge
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Experience leading projects and mentoring colleagues
• Full UK driving licence
• Happy to work from the Leicester office five days a week within an agile working environment