Senior Architect – Lead Delivery for HS2 Depot

Charlton Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Pension

Healthcare

25 Days Holiday

Job summary

High Speed Two Ltd is recruiting a Senior Architect for the Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham. The role focuses on delivering an architectural vision within a large, multidisciplinary engineering team and a long-term asset programme.

You will work with civil, structural, MEP and rail systems colleagues, guiding design through detailed design, coordination and construction to ensure quality and operational readiness across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Professional architectural qualification and ARB registration are essential.
• Experience in multidisciplinary environments with engineering, construction and railway operations.
• Knowledge of planning submissions and design development for major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as custodian of the architectural vision through delivery stages.
• Review proposals to ensure HS2 requirements and design aspirations are met.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve interfaces.
• Provide input for evolving design and depot planning submissions.
• Coordinate with teams to keep design aligned with railway operations.
• Support design reviews, planning conditions and project approvals.
• Identify risks and opportunities to maintain quality and schedule.
• Contribute architectural input where design changes impact overall quality.

Skills

Architectural design

Delivery leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Engineering coordination

Education

ARB registration

Professional architectural qualification

Job description

High Speed Two Ltd is recruiting a Senior Architect for the Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham. The role focuses on delivering an architectural vision within a large, multidisciplinary engineering team and a long-term asset programme.

You will work with civil, structural, MEP and rail systems colleagues, guiding design through detailed design, coordination and construction to ensure quality and operational readiness across the project lifecycle.