Senior Architect - Adaptations

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Architect

Location: Leicestershire or Newton Abbot (National travel required)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, On-site

Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
Additional Pay: Bonus scheme, performance bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave

• Company events

• On-site parking

Role Overview

This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Architect to lead a team while delivering high-quality residential projects, including adaptations, new builds, and bespoke designs. The successful candidate will be ambitious, creative, and motivated, looking for a challenging and rewarding career development path.

The role will operate nationally, requiring regular travel, and offers above-average remuneration for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of architects and designers.

• Ensure quality procedures are maintained across all projects.

• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the department as part of the leadership team.

• Deliver high-standard residential designs with meticulous attention to detail.

• Apply thorough knowledge of Building Regulations, Accessible Design, and technical detailing.

• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, solicitors, and Planning/Building Control Authorities using a practical problem-solving approach.

• Utilize AutoCAD and NBS Specification for project delivery.

• Contract administration experience is advantageous.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven leadership experience in architecture or residential design.

• Strong residential design skills and an eye for detail.

• Deep understanding of Building Regulations and Accessible Design principles.

• Confidence in engaging stakeholders with clear and authoritative communication.

• Experience with AutoCAD (minimum 3 years) and NBS Specification.

• Contract administration experience (preferred).

• Full UK driving licence.

• Willingness to undergo DBS check.

• Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

• 8-hour working day

• No weekends

• Agile working policy