Senior Architect

Overview

Senior Architect / Senior Architectural Technologist

Location:

Bedford (with projects across London, the Midlands & Home Counties)

Sector:
Commercial Architecture

Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 + Profit Share & Benefits

We're 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.

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.

You'll take a lead role in the technical development and coordination of projects, producing detailed construction information and supporting delivery through to site.

• Leading and coordinating technical design from RIBA Stages 1-6
• 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

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate both design strength and technical expertise, alongside confidence running projects independently.

• 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

• Experience with NBS specifications
• Working knowledge of Revit, Sketch Up, Photoshop and presentation software
• Full UK driving licence

This practice operates under an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model, meaning staff directly benefit from the company's success through a profit-share scheme.

• 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