Senior Architect (RIBA)

Senior Architect

Birmingham, West Midlands

£45,000 - £55,000

Hybrid Working, Early Finish Every Friday, Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Shape Projects. Lead Teams. Drive Design Excellence.

Are you an experienced Architect ready to take ownership of major projects while influencing business growth and mentoring talented teams?

We're seeking a Senior Architect to join a thriving multidisciplinary consultancy, offering the opportunity to lead the design and technical delivery of diverse projects. This is a career-defining role for someone who enjoys balancing exceptional technical expertise with project leadership, client engagement and commercial awareness.

Whether you're an established Senior Architect or an Associate Architect looking for your next challenge, this position offers genuine autonomy, career progression and involvement in high-profile projects across multiple sectors.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading Design & Technical Delivery

• Take ownership of projects from concept through to completion.

• Produce and oversee coordinated, high-quality technical design information.

• Lead the delivery of projects up to £10m construction value.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant building regulations, standards and best practice.

• Drive innovation, technical excellence and design quality across projects.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding project outcomes.

Project & Commercial Management

• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards.

• Support profitability, cash flow and commercial performance.

• Assist with client invoicing, contract administration and project certification.

• Maintain a strong focus on client satisfaction and value for money.

Client & Business Development

• Build lasting relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.

• Support bids, tenders, fee proposals and business development activities.

• Help identify and secure new project opportunities.

• Represent the business professionally and contribute to its continued growth.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead and inspire architectural and multidisciplinary teams.

• Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.

• Encourage collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing.

• Play a key role in shaping technical standards and team performance.

About You

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Degree-qualified Architect with RIBA Part III (or equivalent)

Strong expertise in Revit, AutoCAD, BIM (including BIM Level 2)

Proven experience delivering technically complex projects

Strong coordination and project leadership skills

Experience working within multidisciplinary environments

Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

Passion for architecture, technical excellence and continuous development

Why Join?

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from a comprehensive package including:

Performance incentive scheme

Car benefit scheme

Hybrid & flexible working

Health cash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance

Long-service awards

Buy, sell and carry-over annual leave

Season ticket loan

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Employee referral rewards

Professional qualification support

Early finish every Friday