Senior Architect - Bespoke residential
JOB_53703904765455Job type
PermanentLocation
LeicesterWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
ArchitectureIndustry
ConstructionPay
Salary DOE
Residential Senior Architect
Your New Company
A specialist architectural practice working nationally across high‑value residential projects is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Architect to join its growing team. With projects ranging up to £2 million and a reputation for excellence, the practice combines technical expertise with a highly personalised approach.
You will join a dedicated, supportive, and ambitious team, with the chance to work on exceptionally rewarding projects.
Your New Role
As Senior Architect, you will play a pivotal role within the team, taking responsibility for both leading a group of designers and delivering your own high‑quality projects. You will be involved in concept design through to delivery, ensuring all work meets the organisation’s robust quality standards. Operating nationally, you will manage a varied workload and travel regularly to project sites.
This is a key position within the architectural function, offering the opportunity to influence team growth, contribute to leadership discussions, and shape the continued success of the department.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience in a senior or leadership role within an architectural environment.
- The ability to manage, mentor and motivate a team effectively.
- Strong residential design skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of Building Regulations, Accessible Design, and technical detailing.
- Confident communication skills to engage with clients, consultants, solicitors, and regulatory bodies.
- AutoCAD proficiency and NBS Specification knowledge.
- Contract administration experience (advantageous).
You will also be ambitious, dynamic, and motivated, with a desire to contribute to both project excellence and wider business growth.
What You’ll Get in Return
In return for your expertise, you will gain:
- Highly rewarding, meaningful work with tangible impact on clients’ lives.
- Opportunity to lead a team within a respected specialist practice.
- Additional leave
- Bonus scheme and performance-related bonus
- On‑site parking
- Company events
- Agile working policy (Monday–Friday, no weekends)
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and examples of your work.
Senior Architect - Bespoke residentialJOB_537039047654552026-01-272026-04-28
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