Senior Architect

Brandon James; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Senior Architect to lead a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects in the UK. You will manage from initial design to completion, coordinating consultants and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires ARB registration or Part 3, ideally RIBA membership, and a solid track record delivering projects through multiple RIBA stages. Proficiency in Revit and UK Building Regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• ARB registration and Part 3 architectural qualification required.
• Chartered membership of the RIBA preferred.
• Experience delivering projects through multiple RIBA stages desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning requirements.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Proficiency in architectural software including Revit.
• Excellent communication, organisation and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage several projects and competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from design through completion across RIBA work stages.
• Prepare planning and technical drawing packages and coordinate external consultants.
• Attend client and project meetings and manage programmes.
• Oversee work delivered by Architects and Architectural Technologists.
• Assist with fee proposals, resource planning and development of long-term client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Client-facing

Education

ARB registration

Part 3 qualification

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Architect

An established multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Architect to join their growing architectural team. This Senior Architect will take responsibility for delivering a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects across the public and private sectors. As Senior Architect, the successful candidate will lead projects from initial design through to completion, coordinating consultants and maintaining strong client relationships. The successful Senior Architect will also support junior team members and contribute to the continued development of the architectural service. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Architect seeking greater project responsibility within a collaborative consultancy. The Senior Architect will receive a salary of £48,000 to £55,000, alongside a competitive benefits package.

The Company

The Senior Architect will join a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy providing architecture, building surveying, engineering and property-related services. Their teams deliver projects across sectors including education, healthcare, residential, commercial and the wider public sector.

The consultancy has built a strong reputation for combining creative design with practical, technically robust solutions. They offer a supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop professionally, share ideas and take ownership of their projects.

Senior Architect Role

The Senior Architect will manage projects across all RIBA work stages, producing and reviewing design information while ensuring work meets client, statutory and technical requirements.

Key responsibilities will include preparing planning and technical drawing packages, coordinating external consultants, attending client and project meetings, managing programmes and overseeing work delivered by Architects and Architectural Technologists.

The Senior Architect will also assist with fee proposals, resource planning and the development of long‑term client relationships.

Qualifications

• ARB registration and a recognised Part 3 architectural qualification
• Ideally, chartered membership of the RIBA
• Previous experience delivering projects through multiple RIBA stages
• Strong technical knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning requirements
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
• Proficiency in Revit and other relevant architectural software
• Excellent communication, organisation and client-facing skills
• The ability to manage several projects and competing deadlines

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of £48,000 to £55,000
• Competitive company benefits
• Professional development and career progression
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects