Senior Architect - Sport & Leisure Sector

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RIBA CIAT CMLI memberships

Life insurance

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Annual loyalty bonus

Pension scheme

23 days leave + holidays

Hybrid working after probation

Wellbeing package

Staff referral scheme

Regular social events

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead the design and delivery of large-scale Sport & Leisure projects from detailed design through to completion.

You will work in a true job-running role, coordinating consultants and managing multiple high-value schemes, with strong emphasis on technical delivery and BIM-led processes. After probation, two days a week can be worked from home.

Qualifications

• RIBA Part 3 qualified architect with ARB registration.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale sport & leisure projects.
• Advanced Revit knowledge and BIM-led delivery.
• Strong technical delivery, materials and construction knowledge.
• Experience across all RIBA stages, especially detailed design to completion.
• Ability to lead small project teams and coordinate consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical delivery of large-scale schemes from detailed design to completion.
• Run projects, manage client relationships and programs, and delegate work clearly.
• Coordinate consultants and manage complex technical interfaces.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Multiple projects management

Technical delivery

Construction methodologies

Education

RIBA Part 3

ARB registered

Tools

Revit

BIM-enabled environments

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Architect to join the Sport & Leisure team of a multi-award winning Architectural Practice, with studios across the country.

My client is an established and highly respected practice with a long-standing reputation in the leisure sector. They are looking for a Senior Architect to take on a true job-running role, leading the design and technical delivery of large, high-value schemes from detailed design through to completion.

The Sport & Leisure team works with a broad portfolio of public and private sector clients, including local authorities, leisure operators, education providers and national governing bodies. Projects include leisure centres, swimming and aquatics facilities, health hubs and fitness developments. A very high proportion of the workload comes from repeat clients, which gives real continuity and the chance to build long-term relationships.

The role offers the chance to have two days a week working from home after probation.

Essential Requirements for candidates:

• RIBA Part 3 qualified Architect
• ARB registered
• Proven experience delivering large-scale Sport & Leisure projects, or similarly complex projects from other sectors
• Advanced Revit knowledge, with experience working in BIM-led environments
• Strong technical delivery skills, with an in-depth understanding of specifications, materials and construction methodologies
• Experience across all RIBA stages, with a particular focus on detailed design through to completion
• Ability to lead and manage small project teams, delegating and overseeing work with clear communication
• Strong experience coordinating consultants and managing complex technical interfaces
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, programmes and client relationships at the same time

Benefits included for the Successful Candidate:

• Paid professional memberships (RIBA, CIAT, CMLI)
• Life insurance (x2 salary)
• Discretionary Christmas bonus
• Annual loyalty bonus that increases with each year of service
• Pension scheme
• 23 days leave plus bank holidays, with extra days for 5, 10 and 15 years of service
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• Flexible start and finish times, with hybrid working after probation
• Wellbeing package including virtual GP, mental health support and free eye tests
• Staff referral scheme, regular social events and company-wide team activities

This firm are committed to developing their people and to a genuine work-life balance, and this is a chance to take real ownership of high-profile projects within a collaborative, people-first team. A competitive salary of up to £55,000 is on offer, fully dependent on experience.