Senior Residential Architect | Hybrid Working & Leadership

Russell Taylor Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee profit share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Flexible and hybrid working

Interest-free season ticket loans

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Professional CPD support

Studio events

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group in Manchester is seeking a Senior Architect (Residential) to lead design delivery on high-profile residential-led developments. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive projects from inception through completion within a flexible hybrid working setup.

The role requires ARB registration, strong UK planning knowledge, and excellent communication across stakeholders. A competitive package and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• ARB-qualified Senior Architect with residential design and delivery experience.
• Proven ability to lead design teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong briefing, concept development, and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication with clients and collaborators; understands UK planning and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and coordinate teams through all design stages.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee outputs.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, authorities, and design teams.
• Present designs at reviews and drive multidisciplinary coordination.

Skills

ARB-qualified

Residential design experience

Leadership

BIM / Revit

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ARB registered architect

Tools

Revit

InDesign

Photoshop

PowerPoint

SketchUp

Job description

Russell Taylor Group in Manchester is seeking a Senior Architect (Residential) to lead design delivery on high-profile residential-led developments. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive projects from inception through completion within a flexible hybrid working setup.

The role requires ARB registration, strong UK planning knowledge, and excellent communication across stakeholders. A competitive package and progression opportunities are offered.