Senior Architect

Carrington West; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm is seeking a qualified Senior Architect with over 5 years of experience to join their team in Liverpool. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects across RIBA stages and work with a multidisciplinary team on diverse residential and commercial schemes. Key qualifications include strong communication skills, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and a full UK driver's licence. Competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and company pension are provided.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Contributions to professional subscriptions

Enhanced maternity scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in residential and commercial sectors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Full UK driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects across all RIBA work stages.
• Prepare quotations and tender submissions.
• Oversee and delegate tasks within the design team.
• Liaise with clients and contractors.
• Produce detailed drawings and specifications.
• Conduct site inspections ensuring quality.

Skills

Qualified Architect

5+ years of post-qualification experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop

Proficiency in InDesign

Desirable: SketchUp

Job description

Are you a qualified architect with 5+ years post qualification experience, ready to lead projects as a Senior Architect and shape the future of design?
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team that values innovation, professional growth and exposure to exciting residential and commercial schemes across the North West and beyond.

Salary based on experience.

Why join this team?
·Work on a variety of residential and commercial projects, locally and nationally
·Be part of a multidisciplinary team with expertise across planning, urban design, and engineering
·Opportunities for career progression, CPD, mentoring, and support towards chartership
·Benefits include private healthcare, life insurance, company pension, cycle to work scheme, contributions to professional subscriptions, and enhanced maternity scheme

Key responsibilities of the Senior Architect:
·Lead and manage projects across all RIBA work stages
·Prepare quotations and tender submissions
·Oversee and delegate tasks within the design team
·Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal/external teams
·Produce detailed drawings, specifications, and construction documentation
·Chair meetings, take minutes, and administer contracts (JCT minor works and RIBA domestic)
·Conduct site inspections ensuring quality and technical compliance

What they're looking for in a Senior Architect:
·Qualified Architect with 5+ years of post-qualification experience
·Experience in residential and commercial sectors
·Strong communication and organisational skills
·Ability to manage workloads and support junior team members
·Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign (SketchUp desirable)
·Commercial awareness with the ability to work to budgets and deadlines
·Full UK driver's licence

If you are a Senior Architect looking for a new challenge, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of diverse projects and grow within a forward-thinking, employee-focused team.