Senior Architect – Transport & Rail Infrastructure Lead

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Architect in London to lead architectural design for major rail, transport and infrastructure projects. You will manage design teams, coordinate with multi‑disciplinary partners and ensure delivery from feasibility through to handover.

The role requires ARB & RIBA registration, strong BIM skills (Revit, AECOsim, MicroStation) and excellent communication, with a proactive, mentorship‑minded approach and ability to work to client standards such as

Qualifications

• ARB and RIBA registered Architect with current professional status.
• Experience in Rail Infrastructure or related sectors preferred.
• Strong CAD skills and ability to produce compliant designs and calculations.
• Experience with common data environments and design collaboration workflows.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs, drawings, schedules and calculations for design projects and mentor junior staff.
• Direct in-house architectural technicians and multi‑discipline colleagues to meet client requirements.
• Coordinate with architecture and other disciplines to deliver integrated built environment solutions.
• Manage design input from partners and sub‑contractors throughout all stages.
• Take projects from conception to completion, including feasibility, outline and detailed design, and site support.
• Help manage resources to achieve on‑time, on‑budget delivery to current standards.
• Provide technical assistance to site personnel and lead project meetings.
• Advise contractors and consultants on projects and ensure compliance with client expectations.
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary solutions during Technical Design, Construction and Handover (Work Stages 4–8).
• Review tender opportunities and assist in bid deliverables, cost estimates and programmes.
• Direct and manage in‑house architectural staff and sub‑consultants to meet business objectives.

Skills

ARB & RIBA registered Architect

Revit (BIM)

MicroStation

AECOsim

CAD modelling

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Client liaison

Education

ARB & RIBA registered Architect

Tools

Bentley Microstation

AECOsim

Autodesk Revit

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Architect in London to lead architectural design for major rail, transport and infrastructure projects. You will manage design teams, coordinate with multi‑disciplinary partners and ensure delivery from feasibility through to handover.

The role requires ARB & RIBA registration, strong BIM skills (Revit, AECOsim, MicroStation) and excellent communication, with a proactive, mentorship‑minded approach and ability to work to client standards such as