Senior Architect

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in Manchester is seeking a Senior Architect to lead high-quality residential and mixed-use projects. Candidates should be ARB-registered architects with strong Revit proficiency and experience engaging with clients. This full-time role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

23 days' holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced holiday entitlement after 3 years

Hybrid / flexible working

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual eye test reimbursement

Professional subscriptions paid

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Regular CPD workshops

Part III support and mentoring

Participation in design competitions

Design-focused environment

Qualifications

• Registered Architect with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and BIM environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to delivery as a key client interface.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to design culture.
• Work on major regeneration and residential-led projects.

Skills

Conceptual design

Presentation skills

Client engagement

Revit proficiency

BIM experience

Technical delivery knowledge

Leadership

Education

ARB registration

5 years post-Part III experience

Job description

Bennett & Game are currently working in partnership with a Manchester studio with a highly respected and award-winning global architectural practice. With international studios, including three in the UK, our client has developed a leading reputation in residential, mixed-use, commercial, and regeneration design.

The Manchester studio, currently 65 strong, is a collaborative and delivery-focused team playing a pivotal role in the design of some of the region's most ambitious urban developments, including a £200 million regeneration masterplan and multiple high-rise residential schemes. The team is now seeking a Senior Architect who is design-led, confident working in a client-facing capacity, and experienced in delivering high-quality residential or mixed-use projects.

This opportunity is ideal for a passionate and skilled Architect looking to take the lead on projects from concept through to delivery, engaging with clients and stakeholders while working within a supportive, creative team. Strong proficiency in Revit is essential, while experience in residential detailing, off-site manufacturing, and tall building projects is highly desirable.

Senior Architect Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (£40,000 - £52,000 depending on experience)
• 23 days' holiday + bank holidays, including studio closure over Christmas
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (26 days) after 3 years' service (executive level and above)
• Hybrid / flexible working across core hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
• Pension scheme - 3.75% employer / 5% employee contributions
• Private medical insurance (after 3-month review period)
• Life assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 confidential counselling & mental health support
• Annual eye test reimbursement (up to £25)
• Professional subscriptions paid (ARB, CIAT, RIBA where applicable)
• Cycle-to-Work scheme + interest-free travel loans
• Regular CPD and design workshops, including RIBA-accredited sessions
• Part III support, mentoring, and study leave for progressing staff
• Participation in internal and external design competitions and studio-wide pin-ups
• A collaborative, socially active, and design-focused environment

Senior Architect Job Overview

• Permanent, full-time position based in Manchester
• Lead role across multiple project stages, including early concept design and delivery
• Act as a key client interface and support internal and external coordination
• Daily use of Revit to support high-quality residential and mixed-use design
• Contribute to the wider studio design culture, mentoring junior staff and engaging in design reviews
• Work on major regeneration and residential-led projects, including high-rise developments

Senior Architect Job Requirements

• ARB-registered Architect with at least 5 years' post-Part III experience
• Strong conceptual design and presentation skills
• Confident engaging with clients, consultants and local authorities
• Excellent Revit proficiency and experience working in BIM environments
• Demonstrable experience in high-quality residential or mixed-use projects
• Familiarity with off-site manufacturing and modular detailing advantageous
• Experience working on high-rise or large-scale residential developments desirable
• Strong understanding of technical delivery and UK Building Regulations
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of leading small project teams

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.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.