Senior Architect & Design Leader — Create Impactful Spaces

Bowman Riley; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior role influence

Career progression

Competitive salary

Healthcare support

CPD and development

Collaborative studio environment

Inclusive culture

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Bowman Riley seeks a Senior Architect/Project Architect in Leeds to lead projects from concept to completion, blending design flair with leadership. The role emphasizes client relationships, mentoring, and shaping spaces with inclusivity and thoughtful design.

You will influence multiple projects, guide teams through workshops, and represent the practice with confidence in client and contractor meetings. A UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with design leadership experience.
• Strong ability to turn concepts into built spaces and inspire teams.
• Excellent people skills and client-facing confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to completion with design quality at heart.
• Shape and refine design proposals to be imaginative and functional.
• Guide teams through reviews and workshops to unlock solutions.
• Represent Bowman Riley with integrity in meetings with clients and contractors.
• Mentor colleagues and raise creative quality across the Leeds studio.
• Build lasting client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Contribute to the creative identity and future direction of the Leeds studio.

Skills

Leadership

Design leadership

Client relations

Mentoring

Concept development

Team collaboration

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

Bowman Riley seeks a Senior Architect/Project Architect in Leeds to lead projects from concept to completion, blending design flair with leadership. The role emphasizes client relationships, mentoring, and shaping spaces with inclusivity and thoughtful design.

You will influence multiple projects, guide teams through workshops, and represent the practice with confidence in client and contractor meetings. A UK driving licence is preferred.