Senior Architect/Senior Architectural Designer FTC

Pragmauk; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a Senior Architect/Senior Architectural Designer in their London Studio. This role involves managing significant projects in the mixed-use sector, with a strong emphasis on creativity and team leadership. You'll collaborate with diverse teams while ensuring high-quality deliverables and building client relationships in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Agile working options

22 days annual leave with purchase options

Private medical/life insurance

Pension benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in project delivery.
• Strong design portfolio showcasing creativity.
• Degree-qualified in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage international large-scale projects, focusing on Middle East developments.
• Deliver high-quality design and supervise project deliverables.
• Develop effective client relationships and ensure budget control.

Skills

Revit

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Design

Tools

Rhino

Job description

Are you a dynamic Senior Architect/Senior Architectural Designer with an innovative portfolio to match? Are you looking to gain experience across a range of global projects? Benoy’s London Studio is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Architect/Senior Architectural Designer to join them on a 3-6 month fixed-term basis.

As a Senior Architect/Senior Architectural Designer, you will manage international large-scale projects in the mixed-use sector, with a particular focus on Middle East developments at concept and delivery stages.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong Revit user in a commercial practice structure.
• Technically savvy, with track record of working on large scale middle east projects.
• 3-5+ years’ experience in later stage project delivery is essential.
• Must be able to produce architectural packages with minimum supervision.
• You are a talented designer, with a portfolio that showcases great creativity and innovative thinking.
• You have experience managing small teams.
• You have strong organisational and supervisory skills, you have a proven ability to manage projects and people to deliver great results.
• You are a strong communicator, you can effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
• You are highly proficient in computer applications commonly used within your discipline, such as Revit and Rhino.
• You are degree-qualified in a related design field or hold equivalent certification; professional registration is preferred.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, dependant on experience.
• Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home.
• Opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global company.
• A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities.
• 22 days annual leave with the option to buy more.
• A range of benefits, including private medical/life insurance and pension.

If this role interests you, read on for details about the role's responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Design/Technical Expertise

• Delivers high-quality design and/or technical work, engaging others with their creative and innovative thinking.

Project Management

• Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the design process and project brief, coordinating the preparation of the project deliverables and other activities related to the project development.
• Takes responsibility for quality control and supervision of project deliverables.
• Coordinates and integrates the work of external contractors, suppliers and professionals.

Team Management

• Role models Benoy’s values and contributes towards a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared.
• Ability to work effectively with others to develop and resolve project issues.
• Ability to make complex decisions, weighing up a range of factors and implications.
• Builds a network across the business and seeks leadership opportunities by directing and supporting junior team members.

Client Relationships

• Develops effective relationships with clients and consultants.
• Operates independently in daily engagement with clients and stakeholders.
• Provides support to senior team members with key client presentations and represent Benoy in meetings as required.

Budget Control

• Takes responsibility for aspects of the project budget and liaises with stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Seeks to develop a working understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and considers how project fees are maximised without threat to client relationship and repeat work.