Senior Architect in Birmingham, West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Early finish Fridays

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Mental health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Senior Architect for a well-established Birmingham practice. You will lead design and delivery across Industrial & Logistics and Commercial sectors, owning projects from concept to completion within a collaborative studio.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and consultants, and drive high-quality technical information using BIM tools in a supportive environment with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Experienced Architect or Senior Architect with UK practice background.
• Experience in Industrial & Logistics and Commercial projects preferred.
• Confident working independently and in a team with strong technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery across Industrial & Logistics and Commercial sectors.
• Develop high-quality architectural solutions balancing design and end-user needs.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors through RIBA stages.
• Produce drawings and technical information and oversee design documentation.
• Support planning, technical development and project delivery.
• Attend meetings and foster strong professional relationships.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate across disciplines.
• Contribute to the practice's ongoing design-led approach.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Architect to join a well-established and highly regarded architectural practice based in Birmingham city centre.

With over 30 years of experience, this is a collaborative and design-focused practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality architectural solutions across a diverse range of sectors. Their portfolio spans Industrial & Logistics, Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Residential, Leisure, Community, Heritage and High Security, meaning there is plenty of variety in the work and opportunities to broaden your experience.

That said, the bulk of this role will focus on Industrial & Logistics and Commercial projects, making it particularly well suited to an Architect with a strong background in these sectors.

The Role

As a Senior Architect, you will take a key role in the delivery of a variety of exciting projects, working closely with clients, consultants and the wider design team.

The practice has extensive expertise across the Industrial & Logistics sector, delivering everything from smaller extensions through to advanced manufacturing facilities exceeding 200,000 sq ft, as well as large-scale site masterplans. Their Commercial portfolio includes offices, retail, mixed-use developments, refurbishments and extensions, working predominantly with private-sector clients.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, contribute to design development and help deliver schemes from concept through to completion, whilst working within a supportive and collaborative studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of projects, predominantly across Industrial & Logistics and Commercial sectors
• Develop high-quality architectural solutions that balance design, functionality and the needs of the end user
• Take responsibility for projects through relevant RIBA stages and coordinate effectively with clients, consultants and contractors
• Produce and oversee design information, drawings and technical documentation
• Contribute to planning, technical development and project delivery
• Attend client and design team meetings and build strong professional relationships
• Support and mentor more junior members of the team
• Collaborate with colleagues across architecture, BIM, sustainability, interiors, project management and other disciplines
• Contribute to the continued development of the practice and its design-led approach

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Architect or Senior Architect with a strong track record within UK architectural practice.

You will ideally have experience working on Industrial & Logistics and/or Commercial projects, although candidates from other sectors with strong technical and project delivery experience will also be considered.

Revit proficiency would be highly desirable, alongside a good understanding of BIM and the ability to produce and coordinate high-quality technical information.

You should be confident working independently, managing your own workload and taking responsibility for projects, whilst also being a collaborative team player. Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach are important, as is a genuine passion for delivering well-designed, functional and sustainable buildings.

Why Join?

This is a genuinely great place to work, with a supportive, positive and collaborative culture at its heart. The practice places considerable emphasis on its people and provides opportunities for professional development through mentoring, CPDs and internal focus groups covering areas such as BIM, design, sustainability, healthcare, ESG, accessibility and marketing.

There is also a strong social side to the practice, with team events, activities and opportunities to get involved beyond day-to-day project work.

The working environment is designed to provide genuine flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, including:

• £45,000-£52,000
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days from home (after initial probationary period)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Early start / early finish arrangements available
• 37.5-hour working week
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional development, mentoring and CPD opportunities
• Regular team outings and social events

If you're a Senior Architect looking for a genuinely progressive opportunity in Birmingham, with excellent Industrial & Logistics and Commercial projects, a collaborative team and genuine flexibility around how you work, this could be an excellent next step in your career.