Senior Architect / Senior Architectural Technologist

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £42k-£50k

Paid professional membership fees

CPD and in-house training

Career progression opportunities

Two charity days per year

Cycle to Work

Enhanced annual leave

Office closure Christmas–New Year

Revit training

Regular social events

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is representing an award-winning architectural practice in Leeds. They seek a Senior Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist to own projects, lead teams and work with clients, consultants and contractors on a diverse portfolio.

The role offers progression toward Associate-level responsibilities, with a package including CPD/training, professional fees coverage, and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years post-qualification experience in a UK architectural practice.
• ARB or RIBA qualification or architectural technology qualification is required.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of multiple projects across various sectors and RIBA work stages.
• Lead and coordinate project teams to deliver work efficiently and to a high standard.
• Liaise directly with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Develop technical designs and construction information and detailed drawing packages.
• Coordinate design information and resolve technical challenges throughout delivery.
• Manage workloads and drive schemes forward toward completion.
• Develop professional relationships to support the practice's ongoing success.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

ARB or RIBA qualified architect / architectural technology qualifications

Tools

Revit

CAD software

Job description

We are currently representing an award-winning architectural practice based in Leeds, with a history dating back almost 60 years and a portfolio of projects delivered across the UK. Due to a growing workload, the practice is looking to recruit a Senior Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist to join its established team and take ownership of projects across a varied portfolio.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative practice where experienced professionals are trusted to run projects, lead teams and work directly with clients, consultants and contractors. Our client prides themselves with an environment where Architects and Architectural Technologists work alongside one another, with responsibilities shaped around individual strengths rather than rigidly defined roles.

Their current portfolio spans large-scale industrial developments, commercial offices, hotel and hospitality schemes, residential projects and complex refurbishments. The successful candidate will take responsibility for running projects from design development through to construction and completion, coordinating project teams and ensuring schemes progress efficiently. Strong technical knowledge, an understanding of construction detailing and the ability to manage projects confidently are central to the role.

This role would suit an experienced Architect or Architectural Technologist looking for greater responsibility, a varied workload and the opportunity to develop towards Associate-level progression in the future.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £42,000-£50,000, depending on experience
• Paid professional membership fees
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and in-house training
• Support for ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Two paid charity days per year.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement linked to length of service.
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Regular company social events throughout the year.
• Revit training if required
• Further company benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Senior Architect Overview

• Take ownership of multiple projects across a range of sectors and RIBA work stages
• Lead and coordinate project teams, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Liaise directly with clients, consultants, contractors and wider project stakeholders.
• Develop technical designs, construction information and detailed drawing packages.
• Coordinate design information and resolve technical challenges throughout project delivery.
• Manage project workloads, drive schemes forward and support successful delivery through to completion.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across architectural design and technical delivery.
• Contribute to maintaining strong client relationships and the continued success of the practice.
• Develop your responsibilities over time, with scope for further career progression as the practice grows.

Senior Architect Requirements

• ARB or RIBA Qualified Architect or architectural technology qualifications.
• A minimum of five years' post-qualification experience within a UK architectural practice.
• Knowledge across all RIBA Stages
• Strong technical knowledge, including construction detailing, Building Regulations and UK planning requirements.
• Good working knowledge of CAD software, with Revit experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage workloads, resolve technical challenges and drive projects forward.
• A clear interest in developing professionally and building a long-term career within an established practice.