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Job Title: Senior Architect
Location: Manchester, UK
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Practice
Our client is a well-established, design-led architectural practice based in Manchester. They have a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across mixed-use, education, residential, healthcare, interior design, and master planning sectors throughout the UK.
The studio fosters a collaborative and progressive environment, with a focus on professional growth, work-life balance, and a supportive, inclusive culture.
The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Architect with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience working in the UK. The ideal candidate will bring strong design, technical, and project delivery skills, particularly within the education sector.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in Priority Schools Framework and Department for Education Output Specification projects.
* Skilled in Revit and project delivery from concept to completion.
* Strong design and detailing skills across new builds, refurbishments, and SEND specifications.
* Understanding of the CEM process and collaboration with contractor teams for Department for Education projects.
* Knowledge of The Building Safety Act 2022 and Secondary Legislation 2023, including HRBs and the Gateway process.
* Demonstrated experience in design management, building control, health & safety, or related construction roles.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to influence and lead project teams.
* Committed to high ethical and compliance standards.
What’s on Offer
* Fantastic career development opportunities.
* Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
* Pension and bonus scheme.
* Flexible working – 4.5 day week with 1pm finish on Fridays.
* Strong emphasis on work-life balance – overtime is not expected.
* Collaborative, “no-ego” culture where every team member feels valued.
* Opportunity to work with leading names in the construction industry.
Our client celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We take your privacy seriously and adhere to GDPR guidelines. By applying for this position, you provide us with your consent to hold and process your data.
Accessibility:
If you encounter accessibility barriers in the application process or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email mahi@steringarrow.co.uk.
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