Senior Architect

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Architect to join their innovative team. This role involves leading projects in the education sector, managing client relationships, and driving the design and delivery of impactful architectural solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in securing new business, a robust portfolio, and proficiency in design software like Revit and AutoCAD. Join a collaborative environment that values culture and empowerment, and be part of a practice that positively influences communities through unique architectural solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking firm.

Benefits

Free Parking

ARB Professional Membership Fees Covered

31 Days of Holiday

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Subsidised Fitness Classes

Retail/Travel Discount Scheme

Guaranteed Day Off on Birthday

Volunteer Day Scheme

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in architecture, especially in education projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage client relationships in educational sectors.
• Oversee design and coordination with internal and external partners.

Skills

Client Management Skills

Business Development

Project Management

Design according to Statutory Requirements

Leadership

Education

Post-qualification Experience (10 years)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Your new company
A practice dedicated to crafting unique architectural solutions that positively influence communities working within various sectors, including education, commercial, healthcare, leisure, and residential. This practice has a core ethos and prides itself on culture and empowerment. Due to recent project successes across the country, they are now looking to add a senior architect to the team.

Your new role

• Leading a project team and working closely with the director.
• Work in the education sector; in education projects, strong client management skills & business development.
• Grow the client portfolio.
• Oversee design, management, and coordination with both internal team members and external partners, including clients and contractors.
• Be a part of a creative, collaborative environment.
• Drive the design and delivery of projects.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in securing new business within these sectors is highly desirable.
• 10 years of post-qualification experience, with a proven ability to design according to statutory requirements.
• Experience in designing and delivering education facilities, especially schools.
• Strong understanding of DFE practices and the contractors' framework.
• A robust portfolio of work.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Confident in client-facing roles and leading meetings and presentations.
• Ability to manage education projects through all RIBA stages.
• Proven experience in leading project teams.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

What you'll get in return

• Central location.
• Free parking.
• A team who strives to support each other.
• ARB professional membership fees covered.
• 31 days of holiday, increasing to 33 after an eligible period (including bank holidays).
• An excellent benefits package includes enhanced maternity/paternity leave, the option to purchase additional holidays, a volunteer day scheme, subsidised fitness classes, a retail/travel discount scheme, and guaranteed day off on your birthday!

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me directly on 01612364949. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.