Senior Architect
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: GBP45:55,000 (depending on experience)
An established and highly regarded architectural practice in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Architect to join its expanding team. Known for its innovative, sustainable, and client:focused approach, the studio has delivered an impressive body of work spanning commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed:use projects. This position presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious architect to take on a senior role, lead significant schemes, and contribute to the future direction of a progressive, design:led practice.
On offer for the Senior Architect role:
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Flexible working arrangements to promote work:life balance
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Professional memberships and fees fully covered
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Business mileage reimbursed
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5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
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Opportunity to influence and deliver a wide variety of projects at senior level
Key Requirements:
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ARB:registered Architect with extensive post:qualification experience in the UK
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Strong design ability paired with excellent technical knowledge
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Advanced proficiency in Revit (essential)
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Thorough understanding of UK building regulations, planning frameworks, and RIBA work stages
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Demonstrable experience leading projects from concept through to delivery, ideally in education, healthcare, or commercial sectors
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Confident communicator with leadership qualities and mentoring experience
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Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple live projects, budgets, and deadlines
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Full UK driving licence
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Based in or able to commute easily to Portsmouth
Responsibilities:
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Lead projects through all phases, maintaining both design quality and technical accuracy
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Provide leadership within the studio, offering guidance and support to junior colleagues
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Act as a key liaison for clients, contractors, and consultants, fostering strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle
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Develop innovative and sustainable design solutions that reflect the studios ethos
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Ensure all work aligns with planning policies, building regulations, and industry best practice
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Contribute to the practices growth by supporting business development and shaping its ongoing direction
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