Senior Architect

Conrad Consulting; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Senior Architect in Milton Keynes. You will lead design quality, drive projects from concept to Planning Permission, and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team across a national portfolio.

The role requires ARB or RIBA registration, 5+ years post-qualification experience, and strong AutoCAD skills, with travel across regions as needed. A dynamic studio culture supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• ARB or RIBA registered with 5+ years PQE.
• Advanced AutoCAD ability and knowledge of UK regs.
• Led design teams across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong client-facing and planning permission experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide design leadership to an established team across disciplines.
• Own project development from concept to Planning Permission (RIBA Stages 1-3).
• Oversee design information flow and mentor colleagues.
• Act as client's design lead and ensure informed decisions.
• Coordinate timely issue of design information across teams.

Skills

Design leadership

Team leadership

Client liaison

Independent leadership

Education

ARB or RIBA registered

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Architect | Milton Keynes

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious Senior Architect to join a practice where your ideas, leadership and expertise will genuinely matter.

The Practice

Few practices can match this one for breadth, reputation and track record. With more than 150 people, a well-earned place in the AJ100 and a string of awards to their name, this is a business that has built its success on delivering exceptional architecture across Retail, Residential, Leisure, Hospitality, Commercial and Distribution sectors - at every scale, the length and breadth of the UK. Behind that success sits an impressive roster of national developers, main contractors and clients who keep coming back for more.

The Milton Keynes studio is where this Senior Architect opportunity sits - a vibrant, talented team with a strong pipeline of work and plenty of ambition to match.

The Role

At the heart of this Senior Architect position is the chance to take creative and technical ownership of a major national development programme for one of the practice's most valued clients, whilst also contributing to a wider portfolio of commercial work. From early concept through to securing Planning Permission, you'll be the driving force behind the design process - shaping projects, guiding your team and keeping clients confident every step of the way.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing design leadership to an established team, fostering collaboration across all external disciplines
• Taking full ownership of project development from concept through to Planning Permission (RIBA Stages 1-3)
• Overseeing the flow of design information across internal teams and external consultants, mentoring and supporting colleagues to deliver their best work
• Serving as the client's trusted point of contact on all design matters, ensuring they always have what they need to make informed decisions
• Keeping all design information current, coordinated and issued in a timely manner throughout the project

What They're Looking For

The ideal Senior Architect will be ARB or RIBA registered with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience - someone who brings both design flair and technical rigour to everything they do. Beyond that, you'll need:

• Advanced AutoCAD ability - this is a must
• A thorough understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning policy and current legislation
• The confidence to lead independently, and the collaborative instinct to thrive within a multi-disciplinary setting
• A full UK driving licence is preferred, as the role involves travel across the Midlands and South-East

What You'll Get

As a Senior Architect here, you can expect a salary and benefits package built around your skills and experience, a stimulating workload that spans a high-profile national portfolio and varied commercial schemes as well as a workplace culture that values and invests in the people within it. Professional development isn't an afterthought here - it's part of the deal.