Senior Architect - Residential
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Manchester (Hybrid)
£££ - Excellent salary package
Are you an experienced Architect ready to take a leading role on high-profile residential schemes and complex remediation projects?
We are working in partnership with a highly respected, award-winning UK architectural practice to appoint a Senior Architect within their established Residential team. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, people-first studio delivering impactful, design-led solutions across large-scale living sectors.
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About the Practice
Our client is a multi-award-winning, B Corp-certified practice with studios in Manchester and London and a strong national presence.
With a team of 90+ professionals, they specialise in delivering sustainable, people-focused placemaking across a range of sectors including residential, regeneration and mixed-use developments.
Their collaborative approach places people, communities and the environment at the heart of every project, resulting in award-winning, future-ready buildings and spaces.
Recognised as one of the UK's Best Places to Work, they offer a genuinely supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are empowered to thrive.
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The Role
As a Senior Architect, you will play a key leadership role within the Residential team, taking ownership of large-scale PRS and BTR apartment developments, alongside cladding remediation and retrofit schemes.
You will:
• Lead projects from concept through to delivery on complex residential schemes
• Act as a key client interface, building strong, trusted relationships
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and consultants
• Provide technical leadership, particularly across remediation and Building Safety compliance
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Contribute to design quality, innovation and sustainable outcomes
This is a highly visible position offering real influence across major projects and client relationships.
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Key Requirements
• ARB registered Architect with significant UK project experience
• Strong background in multi-residential (PRS / BTR) schemes
• Proven experience leading projects and managing teams
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit (essential)
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Working knowledge of cladding remediation / retrofit projects
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and Gateway processes for Higher-Risk Buildings
• Experience acting as a Principal Designer (desirable)
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Why Apply?
This is more than just a project role - it's an opportunity to join a practice that actively invests in its people and culture.
You can expect:
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Competitive, benchmarked salary with bonus structure
• Structured career development, mentoring and CPD programmes
• A collaborative, inclusive studio culture
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Health & wellbeing support (EAP, mental health first aiders)
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Paid volunteering days and strong community engagement
• Regular social, charity and team events
The practice is deeply committed to professional growth, wellbeing, and long-term career development, with structured training, mentoring and progression pathways available to all employees.
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Apply
If you're a Senior Architect looking to take ownership of impactful residential schemes within a progressive, people-focused practice - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.