Senior Architect

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected architectural practice is seeking a talented Senior Architect to join their Birmingham team. The ideal candidate will have experience leading production packages and a good knowledge of Revit and UK construction law. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 along with various benefits, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Company pension with employer contributions

25 days holiday, increasing after 3 years

Hybrid working - 2 days a week

Continuous development and support for education

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in leading projects and production packages.
• Good understanding of Revit software.
• Knowledge of UK Construction Law.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs aligned with RIBA Plan of Work.
• Prepare compliant designs following UK standards.
• Negotiate with statutory bodies for submissions.
• Attend coordination meetings with clients and contractors.

Skills

Experience in leading the delivery of production packages

Good knowledge of Revit

Good knowledge of UK Construction and Building Law

Commercial and contractual awareness

Education

ARB registered Architect

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected, multi-disciplinary architectural practice with a strong national presence. With a network of over 200 professionals across 9 offices and a turnover exceeding £20 million, this employee-owned practice continues to grow through its commitment to design excellence, collaboration, and client-focused delivery. They are seeking a talented Senior Architect to join their growing Birmingham team.

The practice delivers award-winning projects across a wide range of sectors including Education, Residential, Healthcare, Commercial, Transport, and Leisure. Current projects focus on Education (£1m - £40m) and large-scale Healthcare projects (up to £400m). The practice uses Revit; experience with the software is essential. Architects across various levels are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Take receipt of a brief and develop it into a design in line with the RIBA Plan of Work
• Achieve efficient and effective designs using robust and sustainable design solutions
• Prepare compliant designs by following UK Construction Law, British Standards and relevant Codes of Practice
• Participate in Project Reviews and coordination workshops
• Assist in gathering and preparing information required to support statutory submissions, such as Planning, Building Regulations and Building Safety Gateways
• Negotiate with statutory bodies, write reports and complete statutory submissions (Planning Applications / Gateway submissions / Building Regulations etc)
• Attend meetings and workshops with Clients, Designers, Contractors, and other Specialists

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in leading the delivery of production packages
• Good knowledge of Revit
• Good knowledge of UK Construction and Building Law
• Live within a commutable distance of Central Birmingham (Birmingham New Street)
• ARB registered Architect
• Proven commercial and contractual awareness

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary £50,000 - £60,000 DOE (potentially more for a strong candidate)
• Company pension - salary exchange scheme with 4% employer contributions
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loan for commuting and parking
• Paid professional fees, memberships and subscriptions
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 27 days after 3 years, plus public holidays
• Holiday buy/sell option via salary exchange
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week
• Company car / car allowance (depends on role)
• Company mobile phone (depends on role)
• Flexible working options
• Sabbatical leave
• Health cash plan with support for prescriptions, dental and optical costs
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) with BUPA
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Return to work baby bonus
• Continuous development / learning
• Support for further education and paid study leave
• Sports and social activities
• Annual Winter / Summer parties

About the Employer

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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