Senior Principal Architect – Infrastructure & Rail Leadership

AMEY; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holidays

Bonus up to 10%

Flexible benefits

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Job summary

Amey Consulting in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Architect to lead technical teams across Rail and Infrastructure projects. You will provide architectural leadership, oversee design development from concept to delivery, and manage governance, budgets and quality across RIBA stages.

You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders, drive bids and work-winning activities, and mentor junior staff while operating within a flexible hybrid model across Amey’s regional offices in

Qualifications

• Registered as an Architect with the Architects Registration Board.
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and BIM.
• Familiar with Building Regulations, Planning, Health & Safety, and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi‑discipline leadership and coordination on projects through all RIBA Stages.
• Take ownership for and manage individual tasks from conception to completion.
• Prepare and lead production of designs, calculations and drawings delivering quality, cost and programme.
• Ensure governance processes are followed and demonstrate technical assurance.
• Manage project budgets and costs, and compile regular portfolio update reports.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Technical team guidance

People management

Bid and work-winning support

Education

Registered Architect (ARB)

Chartered Member of RIBA

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

BIM

NBS

ProjectWise

Bentley Microstation

Job description

Amey Consulting in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Architect to lead technical teams across Rail and Infrastructure projects. You will provide architectural leadership, oversee design development from concept to delivery, and manage governance, budgets and quality across RIBA stages.

You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders, drive bids and work-winning activities, and mentor junior staff while operating within a flexible hybrid model across Amey’s regional offices in