Senior Architect (Residential)

Morson Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Contemporary studio environment

Supportive culture

Opportunity for employee ownership

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Senior Architect in the UK to lead multiple residential projects from inception to delivery. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, lead client meetings and drive design excellence with a focus on placemaking and sustainable, net-zero ambitions.

The role requires strong leadership, Revit proficiency and a track record of delivering complex residential schemes within a design-focused practice. Hybrid working and a supportive culture are offered.

Qualifications

• RIBA Part 3 qualified with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Experience delivering residential projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong leadership and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple residential projects from concept through to completion.
• Manage projects to deliver on time, budget and quality.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Lead client meetings and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their development.
• Support business development and bids for new opportunities.
• Represent the practice in industry engagement and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Low-carbon design

Placemaker

Education

RIBA Part 3 qualified

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Morson is recruiting for an experienced Senior Architect to join a growing architectural practice in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a job-running architect with a strong residential background to take a leading role in the design and delivery of high-quality residential developments.

The successful candidate will bring strong project leadership skills, the ability to build lasting client relationships, and a passion for creating sustainable, people-centred places. You will lead projects from inception through to completion, manage multidisciplinary teams and support the development of junior colleagues.

The residential portfolio includes build-to-rent, affordable housing, mixed-use developments, later living, refurbishment, retrofit, regeneration and sustainable neighbourhoods. Projects range from individual residential schemes to large-scale masterplanned communities, with a focus on high-quality design, placemaking and net-zero carbon ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple residential projects, from initial concept and planning through to detailed design, construction and completion.
• Manage projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings, design presentations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Take responsibility for project briefing, concept design, planning submissions and detailed design development.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.
• Oversee design development and coordination throughout all relevant RIBA stages.
• Manage project fees, invoicing and associated commercial responsibilities, with administrative support where required.
• Support business development activities, contribute to bids and help secure new project opportunities.
• Represent the practice through professional networking, industry engagement and the successful delivery of projects.
• Mentor junior team members, provide technical guidance and contribute to their professional development.
• Promote collaboration, high design standards and positive team performance across the practice.
• Contribute to the delivery of sustainable residential developments, including low-carbon design and net-zero strategies.

Essential Requirements

• RIBA Part 3 qualified, or equivalent, with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Approximately 5-10 years post-qualification experience, ideally within the residential sector.
• Significant experience designing and delivering residential projects from concept through to completion.
• Experience managing projects through planning and construction stages.
• Experience in residential refurbishment, retrofit and regeneration.
• Experience working within the Building Safety Act 2022 framework, including Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), Gateway submissions and regulatory engagement during design and construction.
• Strong working knowledge of Revit.
• Experience leading residential projects with construction values ranging from £5 million to £50 million and above.
• Proven ability to manage the design process across all relevant RIBA stages.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and managing project stakeholders.
• Strong client-facing skills, with experience building and maintaining effective client relationships.
• Excellent drawing, communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects effectively.
• A collaborative approach, with experience leading teams and mentoring junior colleagues.
• A passion for residential design, placemaking and creating sustainable, high-quality communities.
• Experience working within a design-focused architectural practice.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience delivering large-scale residential masterplanning projects.
• Level 2 BIM experience.
• Knowledge of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and contemporary construction methodologies.
• Experience working on later living or senior living developments.
• Understanding of sustainable design, low-carbon construction and net-zero strategies.
• Experience supporting planning applications, public consultation and stakeholder engagement.

What’s on Offer?

• Flexible working arrangements, with full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Hybrid working to support work-life balance.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• A contemporary studio environment.
• A friendly, open and supportive working culture.
• The opportunity to contribute to a growing residential portfolio and work on a diverse range of high-quality projects.
• Potential to become an owner of the business through its employee ownership model.