Senior Architect

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays is seeking a Senior Architect to take ownership of high-end residential and commercial projects in the North West. You will lead from survey through planning and design, producing planning and building warrant packages in Revit, while managing client relationships and coordinating consultants.

The role offers autonomy and a path toward Associate level. Applicants should be ARB registered with 5+ years post Part 3, strong Revit skills, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• ARB registered architect with 5+ years post Part 3.
• Strong Revit knowledge and ability to deliver projects independently.
• Experience leading projects through RIBA stages 1–4.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Residential high-end projects experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial survey through planning and design.
• Produce planning and building warrant packages using Revit.
• Manage client relationships as day-to-day contact.
• Coordinate consultants and contribute to delivery strategy.
• Mentor junior staff as the practice grows.

Skills

ARB registered Architect

Revit proficient

Project leadership

RIBA 1-4 experience

Client-facing

Communication

Autonomous working

Residential experience

Tools

Revit

Job description

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

13/09/2026

About this job

Your new company Hays are working with a small, design-focused practice delivering bespoke residential and commercial projects across the North West.

In what will be a key hire for the business, they're looking to appoint a Senior Architect who can take ownership of projects, manage client relationships and support the next stage of growth.

The role offers a high degree of autonomy, direct client exposure and a clear route towards Associate level over time.

You'll work across a varied portfolio of high-end residential projects, including extensions, remodels and full property transformations, alongside a growing volume of commercial and developer-led schemes.

Whilst residential projects continue to form a significant proportion of the workload, the practice is looking to grow its commercial portfolio over the coming years and sees this appointment as a key part of that strategy.

Your new role Very much a client-facing role with real creative freedom Lead projects from intal survey through planning and technical design Produce planning and building warrant packages using Revit Manage client relationships and act as a trusted day-to-day contact Coordinate consultants and contribute to project delivery strategy Contribute to the continued development and expansion of the business, acting as a mentor to junior staff as the practice grows What you'll need to succeed ARB registered Architect with a minimum of 5 years' post part 3 experience Strong working knowledge of Revit and experience delivering projects independently Experience leading projects through RIBA 1-4 Excellent communication and client-facing skills Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work autonomously Residential experience preferred, particularly bespoke or high-end residential projects, although applicants from other sectors will be considered A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ambition to take on greater responsibility are considered just as important as sector background

Salary in the region of £55,000 - £65,000 DOE Exposure to a varied portfolio of bespoke residential and commercial projects Clear progression towards a senior leadership or Associate level role Opportunity to make the role your own