Senior Architect

Senior Architect
Leeds, UK Permanent Full-time

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, award-winning architectural practice at a pivotal moment in their growth story. Having recently opened a Leeds office, the practice is looking to appoint a Senior Architect as a key early hire, someone who will play a central role in shaping the team and its culture as it scales.

This is far more than a delivery role. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, take ownership of projects, and be positioned for progression into management as the office grows, with a clear pathway towards Associate and Associate Director level.

About the Practice
This is a RIBA-chartered practice with a strong national reputation across the public and civic sectors. They hold well-established public sector framework positions and are known for delivering thoughtful, enduring architecture that genuinely serves the communities it is built for.

Their work spans several sectors including:

• Education (primary, secondary and SEND, including DfE-funded programmes)
• Higher and further education
• Healthcare and defence
• Leisure, hospitality and workplace

The Leeds office represents a strategic expansion for the business, and this hire is the next critical step in building out a high-performing regional team.

The Role
Reporting into the office leadership team, you will take a senior position on projects across the portfolio, predominantly in the education and public sector space, while also contributing to business development and team-building as the office establishes itself.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from RIBA Stage 1 through to completion, maintaining design quality and client relationships throughout
• Produce and oversee high-quality design and technical documentation
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, contractors and consultants
• Mentor and support junior team members as the office grows
• Contribute to bids, presentations and business development activity
• Champion sustainable design principles in line with the practice's value

The Person

We are looking for an ambitious, technically strong architect who is ready to take a step up, someone who can hit the ground running on projects but equally has an eye on building a career in leadership.

Essential

• ARB registered architect
• Proven experience working across RIBA stages on public sector or education projects
• Strong technical ability, with experience preparing and reviewing detailed technical packages
• Confident client-facing skills and experience managing stakeholder relationships
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM-based workflows

Desirable

• RIBA chartered (or working towards chartership)
• Experience on DfE or public sector framework projects
• Exposure to healthcare or defence sector work
• Prior experience mentoring or managing junior staff
• Familiarity with NEC or JCT contract environments

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Clear pathway to Associate and Associate Director level
• An industry-leading annual leave package, with a generous base allowance and the ability to apply for additional leave beyond this at no cost to you
• The chance to help shape a new office from the ground up
• A varied, socially meaningful project portfolio
• The backing and resources of a well-established national practice

How to Apply
If you're interested in being considered for this role, please use the link provided to apply now. Alternatively for more information you can contact our Architecture consultant Tom Brown on (phone number removed) or

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