Senior Project Architect

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced parental leave

Discounted gym membership

Long-term progression

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd in Colchester, Essex is seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead projects from concept through construction. You’ll own the process end to end, producing detailed drawings in Revit and AutoCAD, and ensuring design intent and regs compliance on-site.

The role offers hybrid working, a strong path to leadership, and a clear progression within a growing practice. ARB/RIBA qualification and 5+ years UK experience are required.

Qualifications

• ARB and RIBA qualification with 5+ years UK post-Part III experience
• Strong technical detailing and knowledge of planning processes
• Experience leading projects from concept to completion

Responsibilities

• Take architectural projects from concept through to construction, owning the process end to end
• Produce detailed drawings and models in Revit and AutoCAD, backed by strong technical detailing knowledge
• Prepare construction documentation and keep planning/building regs compliance watertight
• Get out on site - monitor progress, quality, and design intent in person
• Be the calm, confident voice in client and contractor negotiations
• Coach and develop junior architects, helping shape the next generation of the team
• Juggle timelines, budgets and multiple live projects without missing a beat
• Bring concepts to life visually using Adobe Creative Suite

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Client-facing communication

Education

ARB and RIBA qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Project Architect Colchester, Essex £42,000 £55,000 Hybrid

Ready to lead, not just deliver?

If you're a Project Architect standing at the edge of Senior and ready to jump, this one's worth a look. A well-established, growing practice in Colchester is handing over real ownership of projects from first concept to final handover to someone who wants to shape both the work and the team around them.

What makes this different

Variety is key! You'll move across residential, commercial, education and mixed-use schemes, working with a practice that's investing seriously in its people, its projects, and its next chapter of growth. This is a genuine step up, not a sideways shuffle!

Your day-to-day

• Take architectural projects from concept through to construction, owning the process end to end
• Produce detailed drawings and models in Revit and AutoCAD, backed by strong technical detailing knowledge
• Prepare construction documentation and keep planning/building regs compliance watertight
• Get out on site - monitor progress, quality, and design intent in person
• Be the calm, confident voice in client and contractor negotiations
• Coach and develop junior architects, helping shape the next generation of the team
• Juggle timelines, budgets and multiple live projects without missing a beat
• Bring concepts to life visually using Adobe Creative Suite

What you'll bring

• ARB and RIBA qualification, with 5+ years' UK post-Part III experience
• Confident across AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
• Solid grasp of planning processes, building regulations and technical construction detail
• A track record of leading projects from concept to completion
• Strong negotiation and client-facing communication skills
• Comfortable managing several projects at once, with the tools to prove it

What's in it for you

• £42,000 £55,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working model with flexitime
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Discounted gym membership
• Genuine long-term progression in a practice that's actively growing

Sound like your next move?