Our client, a multi-award-winning Consultancy, is seeking a Senior Architect to join their expanding Birmingham office. Established over 50 years ago, the practice has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality developments across multiple sectors. With a collaborative team of architects, construction consultants, and health & safety professionals spread across four UK offices, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Architect to take on a key role in both project delivery and client management.

The successful candidate will be client-facing and technically strong, comfortable taking projects from concept through to completion. You will play a central role in producing and overseeing technical drawings, advising clients, and ensuring design excellence, while also supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the development of the Birmingham studio.

Projects cover a broad portfolio including Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Education, Healthcare, and Community developments, ranging from small-scale refurbishments through to large, complex, multi-million-pound schemes.

Senior Architect Job Overview

Report directly to the Director and collaborate closely with the senior management team Lead projects across RIBA Stages 2 - 6, ensuring high-quality design and technical delivery Produce, review, and coordinate drawings, specifications, and technical documentation Provide professional architectural advice and build strong client relationships Oversee and mentor junior architects and technicians, supporting their development Attend site meetings and inspections, ensuring compliance and quality standards are maintained Work on a diverse portfolio of Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Education, Healthcare, and Community projects Utilise Revit and AutoCAD on a daily basis

Senior Architect Job Requirements

Based in or within commutable distance of Birmingham ARB / RIBA Qualified Architect with a minimum of 5+ years' post-qualification experience Proven track record of client-facing project delivery across multiple sectors Excellent knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD Experience managing projects through RIBA Stages 3-6 Strong leadership and team management skills (desirable but not essential) High motivation, strong communication skills, and excellent attention to detail Full and clean UK driving licence

Senior Architect Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE) Contributory pension scheme 34 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) Hybrid working, tailored to individual needs 1 day per year for corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities Health cash plan and wellbeing support High street and lifestyle discounts Professional subscriptions fully covered Company mobile phone Subsidised social events and team activities Private office car parking Long service awards Excellent career progression and leadership opportunities

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