Senior Architect

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Architect to join a well-established RIBA Chartered Practice based in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced job-running Architect looking to take ownership of projects across a diverse portfolio whilst joining a growing practice with an excellent reputation. This role would also suit an ambitious Project Architect who is looking for a step up in their career.

Our client is a long-established architectural practice employing around 20 staff and working across Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Education, Healthcare, Mixed-use and masterplanning projects throughout the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Architect capable of leading projects from concept through to completion. The business continues to grow and offers genuine long-term career progression for ambitious individuals.

The successful Senior Architect will be a confident designer with strong technical ability as well as proven experience running projects independently. This is not a purely technical production role; the practice is looking for someone who enjoys front-end design, client interaction and taking ownership throughout every RIBA stage. With their broad portfolio projects range in size and value from approximately £250,000 through to £30 million.

Senior Architect Overview

Lead architectural projects from RIBA Stages 0 -7
Produce strong concept designs and planning submissions
Take full responsibility for delivering projects from inception through to completion
Liaise directly with clients, consultants, contractors and local authorities
Attend client meetings and site visits
Coordinate project teams and oversee project delivery
Prepare detailed drawings and technical packages
Ensure projects are delivered on programme and within budget
Mentor junior members of the architectural team where appropriate
Support business development and maintain existing client relationshipsSenior Architect Requirements

ARB Registered Architect with significant post-Part III UK experience (typically 5+ years)
Demonstrable experience acting as a Project Architect / Job Runner
Strong design ability combined with excellent technical knowledge
Experience delivering projects throughout all RIBA work stages
Excellent client-facing and communication skills
Comfortable managing contractors and consultants throughout project delivery
Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processes
Commercially aware with excellent problem-solving abilities
Good knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD or Sketchup
Live within a commutable distance of ColchesterSalary & Benefits

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 doe (Potentially more for a candidate with very strong experience)
23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Additional day off for your birthday
Annual salary reviews
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Flexible working hours (core hours 10am-4pm)
5-hour working week
Professional memberships paid
Structured CPD programme
Mentoring opportunities
Various discount schemes
Modern office space with free parking on site
Other benefits to be discussed at interview stageBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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