Senior Architect Hybrid Role

CK Architectural Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Architectural Ltd. in Leeds seeks an experienced Senior Architect to lead projects across Yorkshire. You will drive design concepts, planning submissions and delivery, while building strong client relationships and coordinating with contractors and colleagues.

The role requires leadership, a strategic design vision, and a track record of successful project delivery. The position is hybrid, with a mix of home working, on-site meetings, and at least two days per week at the Melton head office.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture – Part 1, 2 and 3.
• Minimum 15 years’ post-graduate architectural experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations.
• Proven experience managing construction projects through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Attend initial meetings with clients, provide advice and brief the project.
• Lead projects from concept through planning, building regulations and delivery.
• Prepare design drawings and liaise with clients to finalise the design.
• Manage projects ensuring on-budget delivery and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop other team members where required.

Education

Degree in Architecture – Part 1, 2 and 3

Job description

Grow Your Career With Us

CK Architectural is a well-established, multi-award-winning architectural business operating across Yorkshire, delivering design and build management. In line with our successful growth and continuous expansion, we’re now looking for a new, passionate and skilled member of the team to help us take our design and project management services to the next level, based in the Leeds area. The hybrid role will comprise a split of working from home, on-site meetings and a minimum of 2 days at our head office in Melton, East Yorkshire

Job Role

As a Senior Architect, you will act as a key representative of the business across Yorkshire, reporting directly to the Managing Director. You’ll meet with prospective clients, provide expert architectural advice, prepare quotations, and help secure new projects while building strong client relationships. You will lead projects through the entire architectural process, from initial design concepts and planning applications to Building Regulations approval and project delivery. Working closely with clients, contractors, and colleagues, you’ll ensure projects are delivered smoothly, on budget, and in line with the client’s vision.

Responsibilities

Primary Role

• Attend initial meetings, provide advice, take the brief, and sell our services.
• Take a detailed, measured survey.
• Produce design drawings and liaise with the client, in person or by email, to finalise the design.
• Where necessary, prepare plans for planning, building regulations, tender or construction.
• Work on your own and utilise the support team wherever possible.
• Maintain a good relationship with clients before, during and after the project.
• Solve issues where possible and keep the client in a happy opinion of CKA.
• Work with the company to improve services wherever possible.
• Attend company meetings, suggest, and implement improvements.
• Deliver a construction project by way of project management.

Secondary Roles

• Aid, assist and develop other employees.
• Meet potential referral partners.
• Attend networking meetings.
• When asked, provide blog information, media, or technical information.
• Implement and help develop marketing strategies.

Primary Role

• Attend initial meetings, provide advice, take the brief, and sell our services.

• Take a detailed, measured survey.

• Produce design drawings and liaise with the client, in person or by email, to finalise the design.

• Where necessary, prepare plans for planning, building regulations, tender or construction.

• Work on your own and utilise the support team wherever possible.

• Maintain a good relationship with clients before, during and after the project.

• Solve issues where possible and keep the client in a happy opinion of CKA.

• Work with the company to improve services wherever possible.

• Attend company meetings, suggest, and implement improvements.

• Deliver a construction project by way of project management.

Secondary Roles

• Aid, assist and develop other employees.

• Meet potential referral partners.

• Attend networking meetings.

• When asked, provide blog information, media, or technical information.

• Aid company promotion via social media.

• Implement and help develop marketing strategies.

All activities, procedures and systems are to be carried out as outlined in the Company Operation Handbook; drawings are to be in the ‘style’ of the Company.We encourage a collaborative and proactive approach to project delivery, with all project activities clearly recorded and managed to support efficient team operations. As a business committed to continuous improvement, we value ideas from every member of the team and actively encourage suggestions for enhancing our processes and systems. Regular review and team meetings provide opportunities to share feedback, discuss improvements, and implement positive change. We believe our success is driven by our people, and our continued growth depends on the contributions, ideas, and development of our team.

Requirements

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday

Location

• Based in Leeds, or able to reliably commute to Leeds
• In-person role

Education

• Degree in Architecture – Part 1, 2 and 3

Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ post-graduate architectural experience
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations
• Proven experience managing construction projects through delivery

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday

Location

• Based in Leeds, or able to reliably commute to Leeds
• In-person role

Education

• Degree in Architecture – Part 1, 2 and 3

Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ post-graduate architectural experience
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations
• Proven experience managing construction projects through delivery

This role is ideal for an experienced architect looking to lead projects, build client relationships, and play a key role in the growth of a dynamic practice.

Contact info

You can always contact with us via email or phone.