Senior Architect / Senior Architectural Technologist Location: Bedford (with projects across London, the Midlands & Home Counties)
Sector: Commercial Architecture
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Profit Share & Benefits
Were working with a well-established, employee-owned, multi-disciplinary built environment consultancy to recruit an experienced Senior Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist to join their Commercial Architecture team in Bedford.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected practice with nearly 60 years experience, known for delivering high-quality commercial, retail, logistics, industrial, office, and education projects nationwide. The role offers genuine long-term career progression within a supportive, collaborative, and people-focused environment.
The Role This position sits within the Commercial Architecture team and will suit a technically strong professional with proven experience delivering complex commercial schemes across multiple RIBA stages.
Youll take a lead role in the technical development and coordination of projects, producing detailed construction information and supporting delivery through to site.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and coordinating technical design from RIBA Stages 16
Producing planning, tender and construction packages
Acting as project lead where required, managing deadlines and information flow
Coordinating consultant information and integrating it into design outputs
Attending client meetings, design team meetings and site visits
Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and statutory requirements
Supporting and mentoring junior team members
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
About You Were keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate both design strength and technical expertise, alongside confidence running projects independently.
Essential experience and qualifications:
Part 3 ARB/RIBA qualified Architect or MCIAT Senior Technologist
Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience
Strong background in commercial architecture
Excellent working knowledge of Building Regulations
Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D modelling software
Experience delivering projects through to construction and site
Desirable:
Experience with NBS specifications
Working knowledge of Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop and presentation software
Full UK driving licence
Why Join? This practice operates under an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model, meaning staff directly benefit from the companys success through a profit-share scheme.
Benefits include:
Annual profit share bonus (tax-efficient)
Flexible working arrangements
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Healthcare cover and travel insurance (after qualifying period)
Bonus birthday day off
Cycle to work scheme
Strong focus on wellbeing, culture, and work-life balance
Active social calendar and community involvement
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