Senior or Associate Architect. LilyLifestyle

Job Title:
Senior/ Associate Architect

Location:
Chester

Salary:
In the region of 45-55,000 DOE

An established multidisciplinary practice is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior or Associate Architect to join its growing Chester office. This opportunity is ideally suited to an ambitious individual with a minimum of several plus post-Part 3 experience who is looking to take an active role in the continued growth and development of a collaborative, design-focused team.

The successful candidate will contribute to a variety of complex medium and large-scale projects across multiple sectors, including education, commercial, institutional, and leisure. This is a full-time, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with regular travel required for client meetings, site visits, and project inspections.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working scheme
• Highly competitive salary
• Generous maternity and paternity pay
• Professional qualification and development support
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• On-site parking

• Leading and managing architectural projects across a range of sectors
• Supporting both the creative design process and technical delivery of projects
• Coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and wider project teams
• Producing, reviewing, and managing technical drawings, specifications, and documentation
• Presenting design concepts and technical solutions internally and externally
• Assisting with business development and contributing to the growth of the Chester office
• Ensuring projects are delivered to a high technical and design standard
• Overseeing works on site as projects progress

• Qualified Architect with a minimum of several plus years' post-qualification experience
• Strong experience across all RIBA work stages
• Excellent technical knowledge, including UK Building Regulations and construction detailing
• Proven ability to run and deliver projects independently
• Strong communication, presentation, and organisational skills
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Proficient in Revit with demonstrable project experience
• Ambitious, proactive, and motivated to progress professionally