Senior Architect (Heritage & Conservation) | Hybrid UK

Purcell Architecture; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave increasing with long/ten+

Life assurance

Study sponsorship with paid studyleave

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Virtual GP service

Company day out

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Purcell Architecture in Cambridge seeks an Experienced Architect or Senior Architect to join our hybrid team. You will lead design and technical delivery across projects at all RIBA stages, working with clients, colleagues and consultants to achieve excellent architecture and heritage outcomes.

The role requires a minimum of five years post-qualification experience, strong detailing, and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience as Project Architect or Technologist for a UK-based practice.
• RIBA/ARB or CIAT qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent technical and detailing skills.
• Strong understanding of UK Building and Planning regulations.
• Experience across all RIBA stages, particularly 3-7.
• Experience using and/or managing others with AutoCAD, Revit and NBS software.

Responsibilities

• Drive creative design proposals across projects.
• Program and plan technical design packages, defining outputs and deliverables.
• Lead day-to-day execution and management of projects to deliver design, client satisfaction and financial outcomes.
• Report to team leader and studio leadership.
• Coordinate with design professionals within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Undertake technical design reviews and share lessons learned.
• Line manage up to three people.
• Contribute to an inclusive, creative team culture.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

NBS software

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Building regulations

Education

RIBA/ARB or CIAT qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

NBS software

Job description

Purcell Architecture in Cambridge seeks an Experienced Architect or Senior Architect to join our hybrid team. You will lead design and technical delivery across projects at all RIBA stages, working with clients, colleagues and consultants to achieve excellent architecture and heritage outcomes.

The role requires a minimum of five years post-qualification experience, strong detailing, and a proactive, collaborative approach.