Senior Architect Job in Plymouth
This AJ100 practice has a new Senior Architect job in its Plymouth office. Are you passionate about design, delivery and strategic project management? Join an employee-owned, purpose-driven architectural practice where your insight will help shape how major projects are delivered across multiple sectors.
This award-winning, employee-owned architectural practice and certified B Corp® is one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design consultancies, with over 300 specialists across architecture, interiors, landscape, planning and more. With studios nationwide, the practice blends creativity, technical rigour, and a collaborative culture rooted in a triple bottom line ethos, People, Planet and Purpose.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead and manage internal change control processes on large-scale architectural projects
The initial project would be in the healthcare sector
Provide direction to ensure deliverables meet agreed services and manage change procedures for additional scope requests
Manage the appointment, delivery and change process for directly appointed consultants
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to maintain efficient communication and quality delivery
Oversee internal programmes and delivery packages across teams and sectors
Support project teams in managing NEC contract processes and programme amendments
Identify and mitigate risks, managing early warnings and change events proactively
Facilitate communication between contractors, clients and consultants
Contribute to strategic project decisions and continuous process improvement across studios
Required Skills & Experience
Extensive post-qualification experience within architecture, ideally with healthcare sector exposure
Strong understanding of NEC contracts and contract programme management
Proven design leadership across all RIBA stages, from concept to site delivery
Experience delivering complex, high-value projects on time and within budget
Excellent communication, negotiation and team coordination skills
Collaborative, strategic mindset with a focus on improving delivery processes
Willingness to work regularly from the Plymouth Studio and attend project meetings as required
Desirable: experience with healthcare design, MMC, BIM workflows and leading consultant teams on £20m-£100m projects
What you get back
Competitive salary
25 days holiday
Flexible working times
Hybrid working
Employee ownership scheme
Pension contribution
Childcare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
Support with obtaining CIAT chartered status / paid membership
Assisted healthcare plan
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If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days, consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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