Senior Architect – Birmingham

Frankham Consultancy Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Architect to join their dynamic Architecture Team. In this pivotal role, you will lead architectural design, coordinate the Design Team, and oversee contract administration for various projects. Your expertise in building science and technology will enable you to provide innovative solutions while mentoring junior staff. With a focus on delivery, you will play a key role in business development and client management. This role offers a vibrant work environment with genuine opportunities for career progression, making it an exciting opportunity for a passionate architectural professional.

Benefits

Incentive Scheme

Work From Home

Health Insurance – cash plan

Long service award

Frankham Friday

Life assurance

Annual leave inc. sell, buy & carry-over

Annual season ticket loan

Generous maternity & paternity pay

Employee introduction awards

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional practice post ARB Certification required.
• Strong skills in CAD, REVIT, and BIM essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and manage the delivery of projects.
• Mentor team members and maintain excellent client relationships.

Skills

Architectural Design

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

First & Second Degree in Architecture

RIBA Part III Certification

Tools

CAD

REVIT

BIM Level 2

Job description

Introducing an exciting opportunity to join the Architecture Team as a Senior Architect.

Job Summary

As a Senior Architect, you will be responsible for architectural design; co-ordination of Design Team & contract administration for assigned projects; key commercial activities; and Business Development.

You will specialise in the application of building science and technology on architectural, interiors and construction projects and be recognised as having specialist skills that enable you to manage the design process and to use your technical knowledge & expertise to provide innovative and aesthetically pleasing solutions.

As a Qualified and ARB Chartered Architect, you will be continually working to further enhance your knowledge in the application of design, building science and technology on architectural and construction projects.

Key to the role is a focus on “delivery” and playing an active, mentoring and lead role in the delivery of our technical work – promoting and displaying technical competency in both BIM and Revit.

Experience Requirements

• Obtained a first & second degree and RIBA Part III (or equivalent approved).
• A minimum of 10 years of professional practice post ARB Certification.
• Excellent experience in CAD / REVIT / BIM, in a recognised Industry Standard Format, including 3D graphics and presentation relevant basic software (update training will be given as required).
• Excellent REVIT and AutoCAD skills (update training will be given as required).
• A minimum of BIM Level 2 experience (training will be given as required).
• An established skill of maintaining excellent client relationships, becoming competent in key client management as a tool towards developing future business.
• You will have a good working knowledge and experience of negotiating and managing the development of a construction project.
• You will also have negotiated and managed all aspects of architectural and construction contracts, using traditional, partnering, design & build and other appropriate methods.
• You will also recognise the significance of the post construction aspects of the project – Soft Landings, etc.
• As an architectural professional, you must adhere to your Codes of Conduct.
• A positive working attitude with good communication skills and flexibility in thoughts and actions.
• Commercial awareness in both the type of work undertaken and the level of responsibility accepted.
• Be enthusiastic, proactive, flexible and adaptive in achieving team goals, targets, and change requirements.
• Able to influence and collaborate with other managers and direct reports.
• Provide others in our teams with a clear sense of purpose and direction, stimulating a productive team climate where members participate and feel involved.
• Put cases across with impact and conviction, whilst presenting facts clearly and logically.
• Provide feedback and encourage others to contribute ideas and opinions.

Benefits & Initiatives

Frankham offer excellent benefits and initiatives, including:

• Incentive Scheme.
• Work From Home.
• Health Insurance – cash plan.
• Long service award.
• Frankham Friday.
• Life assurance.
• Annual leave inc. sell, buy & carry-over.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Generous maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee introduction awards.

About Frankham Group

Frankham is a top 50 multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 40 years of experience, providing a full range of design and consultancy services to the built environment.

At Frankham we have a dedicated and knowledgeable team of industry experts, all with diverse abilities, striving to provide high quality solutions to all our clients. The company strives to improve the surroundings in which we all live and work.

Our belief is simple – use intelligent ideas to create human benefits. From environmentally sustainable buildings to individual commissions, our projects have one thing in common, they improve peoples’ lives.

You will be stepping into a dynamic, and meritocratic environment, where your voice and input will be heard. We have an ‘open door policy’, allowing easy access to the senior minds in the business. We are a business committed to providing people with opportunities to achieve their career goals.

Our vision is to become the leading privately owned consultancy in the South of England, differentiating ourselves from the large corporates, being a best place to work and a leader in the market in each of our disciplines.

How to Apply

If you believe you meet the above requirements and are keen to join a company with genuine opportunities for career progression, please apply via the “Apply Now” button at the top of the page.