Senior Project Architect

Senior Project Architect

Location: Colchester

Salary: £45-48,000

An established and highly regarded architectural practice is looking to appoint a Senior Project Architect to join its expanding Colchester studio. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Architect with strong technical expertise and project management experience to play a key role in delivering a varied portfolio of projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of schemes from initial concept through to completion, liaising with clients, consultants, and contractors while helping to develop junior members of the team and contributing to the ongoing growth of the practice.

Benefits:

Competitive salary with an attractive benefits package
Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
Free parking on site
Enhanced company sick pay
Employee referral incentive scheme
Friendly, collaborative team culture
Continued training and career development opportunitiesThe Senior Project Architect role will include:

Managing projects across all RIBA work stages
Producing detailed technical drawings and construction packages using Revit and AutoCAD
Preparing planning applications, Building Regulations submissions, and technical documentation
Coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and wider project teams
Overseeing project programmes, budgets, and resource allocation
Carrying out site inspections and monitoring project delivery
Ensuring projects comply with current UK Building Regulations and industry standards
Creating high-quality presentations using SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
Providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues
Maintaining exceptional technical and design quality throughout each projectThe ideal Senior Project Architect will have:

ARB registration (RIBA membership is advantageous)
Extensive post-Part III experience within the UK
A strong track record of successfully delivering projects from concept to completion
Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
Experience with SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent technical knowledge of UK construction methods and Building Regulations
Experience preparing planning applications and comprehensive technical packages
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills
The ability to manage multiple projects effectively while meeting deadlines
A motivated, organised, and confident leadership styleTo apply, please call (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to . I look forward to hearing from you soon