Senior Architect

Senior Architect
Location: Leicester
Salary: -40-48,000

A unique opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and experienced Architect to join a growing team based in Leicester, delivering bespoke residential projects for clients with disabilities arising from personal injury or clinical negligence.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a leadership role, including managing and developing a team.
• Strong residential design ability, combined with excellent attention to detail.
• A thorough understanding of Building Regulations and Accessible Design.
• Strong technical design and detailing knowledge.
• The ability to oversee projects and ensure high-quality procedures and standards are consistently maintained.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage with clients, consultants, solicitors, Planning Authorities and Building Control.
• Experience using AutoCAD and knowledge of NBS Specification.
• A practical, proactive and creative approach to problem-solving, with contract administration experience being advantageous.

Role:

• Leading and developing a team while helping to maintain the highest standards of design and project delivery.
• Taking responsibility for delivering high-quality architectural projects from initial design through to completion.
• Working on bespoke residential adaptations, rental property adaptations and new-build homes.
• Managing complex and individual client requirements with a thoughtful and practical problem-solving approach.
• Liaising confidently with clients, consultants, solicitors, Planning Authorities and Building Control.
• Overseeing project quality and ensuring technical and design standards are maintained throughout.
• Playing an important role in the continued growth and development of the department as part of its leadership team.
• Working on projects nationally, with regular travel required as part of the role.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to become a core part of a growing and highly respected specialist team.
• A key leadership position with genuine scope to influence the future growth of the department.
• The chance to work on a diverse range of bespoke and high-value residential projects across the UK.
• A challenging and rewarding career development opportunity within a specialist and growing sector.
• The opportunity to use creative design and technical expertise to make a meaningful difference to clients'' lives.
• Exposure to complex, interesting and varied projects, with new-build values ranging up to -2 million.
• Above-average remuneration in recognition of the responsibilities and national travel involved.
• A rewarding opportunity to work within a collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional, tailored outcomes for every client.

To apply for this role, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you soon.