Senior Architect

Billy Associates LTD

Shippon

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 55,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave (+5)

Professional fees paid

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Billy Associates LTD in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is recruiting a Senior Architect to lead technical delivery across multi-disciplinary projects in a hybrid setting. You will supervise design teams, manage budgets up to £10m, secure approvals and drive business development while mentoring junior leaders.

The role requires ARB registration and RIBA Chartered status, strong AutoCAD/Revit skills, and hands-on BIM Level 2 experience. Salary £50k–£55k with bonuses and perks, and a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

ARB registered with post-qualification experience
Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit; BIM Level 2 experience
Knowledge of construction processes, contract negotiation and management
Track record leading complex schemes and mentoring others
Confident in managing client relationships and business development
Commercially aware; able to manage fees and resources

Responsibilities

Lead technical delivery from inception to completion
Manage budgets up to £10 million and support larger programmes
Secure statutory approvals; handle contract administration and certification
Prepare coordinated documentation meeting regulatory and client requirements
Develop innovative solutions addressing material performance and buildability
Champion BIM, Revit and CAD standards across the team
Carry out post-completion reviews and client feedback
Manage fees and resources; report on progress and profitability
Support recruitment, training and appraisals; help build teams
Build relationships with clients and assist in winning new business

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Client management

Contract administration

Education

ARB registered

RIBA Chartered

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM Level 2

Job description

Senior Architect - Multi-Disciplinary Practice - Abingdon, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)

Billy Associates is working with an established design and construction practice in Abingdon. They are looking for an experienced, ARB-registered professional to lead technical delivery and develop their design team.

This is a senior role covering design leadership, contract administration and business development. You will run multidisciplinary schemes worth up to £10 million, contribute to larger programmes and mentor project leads and technologists along the way.

The Role

Lead technical delivery from inception and feasibility through planning, detailed design and completion
Manage budgets of up to £10 million and support larger-scale programmes
Secure statutory approvals and handle contract administration and certification
Prepare coordinated documentation that meets regulatory and client requirements
Develop innovative solutions that address material performance and buildability
Champion BIM, Revit and CAD standards across the team
Carry out post-completion reviews, including building performance appraisals and client feedback
Manage fees and resources, and report on progress and profitability
Support recruitment, training and appraisals, and help build strong teams
Build relationships with existing clients and help win new business

About You

RIBA Chartered and ARB registered, with solid post-qualification experience
Strong AutoCAD and Revit skills, with hands‑on BIM Level 2 experience
In‑depth knowledge of construction processes, including contract negotiation and management
Track record of running complex schemes and mentoring others
Confident managing clients and contributing to business development
Commercially aware, with experience managing fees and resources

What's on Offer