Senior Architect

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Professional memberships paid for

Training and development

Cycle to work

Networking events

Team activities

Progression to Associate/leadership

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking a Senior Architect to join an established practice with a strong pipeline in Healthcare, Education, Defence, Heritage and Commercial sectors. The role offers exposure to a diverse project portfolio including listed/buildings and major refurbishments, with clear progression towards Associate/leadership opportunities.

The position emphasizes technical excellence, client-facing responsibilities and software proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD, with hybrid working

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with strong post-Part 3 experience.
• Proven ability to deliver projects from concept to completion.
• Strong technical and design capability.
• Excellent proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD.
• Experience across healthcare, education, defence, commercial or heritage sectors is advantageous.
• Experience with listed buildings or conservation is desirable.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a team.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Business development experience or ambitions to progress to Associate/leadership are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a varied portfolio of projects, managing delivery from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and contractors throughout the lifecycle.
• Demonstrate strong technical and design capabilities across sectors.
• Provide leadership and contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Architectural design

Client liaison

Leadership

Technical proficiency

Education

Part 3 Qualified Architect

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is an established, award-winning architectural practice with a strong reputation across Healthcare, Education, Defence, Heritage and Commercial architecture. They are currently seeking a Senior Architect to join their expanding team due to winning a number of projects in a range of Frameworks. With a significant pipeline of new work secured, including major Healthcare & Commercial frameworks, they are looking to strengthen their established team with an experienced Senior Architect.This is an excellent opportunity for an Architect who enjoys variety. Projects range from Healthcare and Education schemes through to Defence, Commercial refurbishments, new-builds and listed/heritage buildings, with typical project values sitting around £1m-£2m and schemes extending up to £10m.

You will be involved in the delivery of a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with clients, consultants and contractors and contributing throughout the project lifecycle. The role will suit someone who is confident technically, comfortable taking responsibility and capable of working across different architectural sectors. There is flexibility around whether your strongest software is Revit or AutoCAD, provided you are proficient in at least one.

Alongside project delivery, there is also genuine potential for progression. For the right individual, particularly someone with business development and client-facing strengths, there is scope to develop towards an Associate-level position and potentially a future leadership/partnership role.

Salary & Benefits Circa £45,000 salary, with flexibility for the right candidate.

• Hybrid working - typically 3 days in the office / 2 days remote 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Professional memberships paid for
• Training and continued professional development
• Cycle to work and other employee benefits
• Regular networking and industry events
• Office trips and team activities
• Excellent exposure to varied, high-quality projects
• Genuine progression towards Associate and potentially future leadership opportunities

The opportunity to join an established practice with a strong and growing project pipeline.

Senior Architect Requirements

• Qualified Architect with strong post-Part 3 experience
• Proven experience working on projects from concept through to completion
• Strong technical and design capability
• Excellent proficiency in either Revit or AutoCAD
• Experience across sectors such as healthcare, education, defence, commercial or heritage would be highly advantageous
• Experience with listed buildings or conservation would be desirable
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• A proactive approach to project delivery and problem solving
• Candidates with strong business development experience or ambitions to progress into an Associate/leadership role are particularly encouraged to apply
• If you're an experienced Architect looking for a position that offers variety, responsibility and genuine long-term progression, this could be an excellent next step