Senior Architect

Our Opportunity Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Are you an experienced Architect eager to advance your career?

Are you looking to become part of a team that values support, collaboration, and innovation?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a talented Senior Architect to join our progressive Architectural team in London, Nottingham or Bristol. You’ll become part of a growing and evolving division, leading a range of design and sustainability projects, including our work with the Ministry of Justice on the Future Prisons Programme — a sole supplier framework expected to continue over several years.

Our Architectural team works across an array of sectors, including blue light, commercial, custodial, education, healthcare, industrial, leisure and residential. If you have experience delivering within any of these areas, we encourage you to apply.

As a Senior Architect, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership, taking responsibility for leading the design team and supporting successful project delivery across the RIBA stages. You will work across a varied programme of work within the custodial sector, providing breadth and variety while enabling you to shape projects from early design through to delivery. Your focus will be on providing exceptional service while delivering creative, sustainable and technically excellent solutions for our clients.

Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Your Core Responsibilities Will Include:

Working closely with the Project Director to develop, manage, and oversee project briefs, fee proposals, programmes, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered successfully and efficiently.

Leading the design, technical detailing, specification, and coordination of projects, driving high-quality outcomes across all project stages.

Acting as a key point of contact for clients and the wider project team, building strong relationships and maintaining effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Planning, organising, and chairing project meetings, design reviews, and coordination workshops to ensure progress and alignment across all stakeholders.

Managing and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring the successful integration of all disciplines.

Keeping the Project Director or Senior Architectural Lead informed of project progress, risks, and opportunities, seeking guidance and support where required.

About You Our Ideal Senior Architect Will Bring:

RIBA Part 3 qualification and ARB registration.

Extensive post-qualification experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex architectural projects.

Experience leading large-scale, multidisciplinary project teams from concept through to completion.

Advanced proficiency in Revit, with strong technical and coordination capabilities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build strong relationships across clients, consultants, and project teams.

A collaborative and proactive approach, coupled with a positive attitude and a passion for delivering exceptional design outcomes.

A strong understanding of sustainable design principles and their practical application within the built environment (desirable).Previous experience delivering projects for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) or within custodial environments (desirable).Experience using NBS Chorus…