Senior Architect (Part 3)

Matheson Whiteley Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading architecture and design studio in the UK is seeking a Senior Architect with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience. The ideal candidate will lead design and technical packages across heritage and cultural projects, while working remotely with a focused team. Strong Revit proficiency is essential, along with the ability to manage priorities independently. This role offers a competitive salary and meaningful contributions to arts and culture projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension support

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in architecture.
• Experience with heritage and cultural projects.
• Strong time management skills and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design information through Revit.
• Prepare planning and Listed Building Consent submissions.
• Support pricing/tendering and administer construction contracts.

Skills

RIBA-qualified Architect with 5+ years post-Part 3

Revit proficiency in construction

Sound grasp of Planning/LBC processes

Experience preparing tender documentation

Ability to work remotely with precision

Education

RIBA Part 3 qualification

Tools

Revit

BIM Collaborate

Indesign

Job description

About Us

MATHESON WHITELEY is an RIBA chartered architecture and design studio founded by Donald Matheson and Jason Whiteley. The practice delivers thoughtful public and private spaces for arts and culture. We have a track record helping arts organisations to connect with new audiences and communities by making better use of their existing buildings. This work is complemented by a growing portfolio of private houses. The studio’s output has been recognised for its common-sense approach to construction, continuity with the past, and sense of space.

Role

We are looking for a Senior Architect (Part 3) with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience to lead design and technical packages across RIBA Stages 2–5 on heritage and cultural projects, and to progress these on site through to completion, successful handover and post-completion.

We are a small studio and remote-first. The role would suit someone who is well organised and comfortable working independently day-to-day—planning workload, documenting decisions, managing priorities, and driving progress without close supervision—while collaborating with a focused team of architects, consultants, and clients. Strong Revit proficiency in RIBA late stages is essential. There is occasional requirement for UK travel for site visits, surveys, and meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design information (Revit/BIM Collaborate-based with Indesign); precisely maintain models, drawings, schedules design reports and specifications.
• Prepare planning and Listed Building Consent submissions; develop Design and Access and Heritage statements; liaise with conservation officers.
• Produce coordinated technical details compliant with UK Building Regulations, sustainability and accessibility best practices.
• Support pricing/tendering and administer construction contracts during delivery, keeping clear records and identifying risks early.
• Contribute to H&S/CDM 2015 design-risk reviews; attend site visits/surveys and issue concise site reports

Key Skills

• RIBA-qualified Architect with 5+ years post-Part 3; right to work in the UK.
• Ability to demonstrate experience through RIBA 1–7
• Interest in arts/cultural projects, historic buildings, reuse and traditional forms of construction
• Revit proficiency in construction; experience with scan-to-BIM workflow; BIM delivery to LOD 300
• Sound grasp of Planning/LBC processes, Building Regulations and buildability
• Experience preparing tender and construction documentation and exposure to JCT contracts
• Ability to work remotely with precision, good time management skills and clear communication
• Additional Interests
• Experience with traditional construction/conservation; listed buildings and buildings for arts and culture
• Blender and procedural materials experience, particularly in digital simulation of historic materials
• Familiarity with CMap (or similar) for resourcing/fee tracking

What We Offer

• Competitive salary; pension; hardware and software; CPD and registration support
• High degree of flexibility within a clear project framework and experienced project support
• A meaningful role in a close-knit, design-focused team

To Apply

Please email [e-mail] with your CV, a short cover letter (maximum 1 pages; include availability, notice period and salary expectations), and a portfolio of two projects that demonstrate your experience and clearly describes your role. One must evidence Revit proficiency during construction. (PDF up to 10 pages, <15MB).

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the process, please let us know.