Senior Architect

Senior Architect (Job Reference: )Primary Location :
Antrim-Belfast-Belfast Office Other Locations :

Antrim-Ballymena-Ballymena Office, Down-Dundonald-Dundonald Office, Armagh-Armagh-Armagh Office, Tyrone-Omagh-Omagh Office Contract Type :
Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)
Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : 31 March 2028

Status :
Full-Time Hours per Week : 36 hours per week Working Pattern :
Monday - Friday Grade/Scale :
Principal Officer | NJC pts 41 - 44 | £52,413 - £55,595 per annum

Additional Allowance(s) :
Not Applicable Anticipated Interview Date(s) :
June 2026

Additional Information:
Base location to be determined upon appointment. Suitable applicants who are not appointed to this immediate vacancy will be placed on a reserve list which will remain valid for one year and may be offered similar fixed-term posts at the discretion of the EA during that period.

JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible to:
Major Capital Delivery (MaCD) Service Manager Major Capital Delivery Senior Team (MaST)
JOB PURPOSE The Senior Architect will be responsible for delivering large scale/complex projects through their project life cycle in accordance with governance procedures.

The Senior Architect will support the Head of Service, Major Capital Delivery Service Managers and relevant stakeholders, through the delivery of comprehensive project & contract management, to ensure the effective and efficient development and delivery of Projects and Contracts, in order to meet the Authority’s strategic objectives.

The Senior Architect will work with colleagues across EA Directorates to ensure that proposals and project governance (as set by the Service), are delivered to enhance the operations of the Authority; and ultimately contribute to improved outcomes for children and young people. They will also play a key role in realising the transformation objectives within the service and across other Directorates.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSENIOR ARCHITECTThe post-holder will be expected:

To carry out the full range of professional services of a qualified architect to include:

-Review and design architectural designs

Plan, develop & implement building design

Compile feasibility reports, determine environmental impact, create project proposals

Ensure all designs are compliant with regulations and guidance documents

To make managerial, architectural and technical decisions throughout the design, production and construction phases on the Education Authority’s in-house and external projects

To develop and interpret a range of design research, program, plan, and design applying knowledge of architectural design construction, detailing, specification, construction procedures, planning & building control, building materials, specifications & systems

Research and maintain knowledge of various disciplines, application methods, and materials,To provide advice and architectural assistance when required on matters concerning building maintenance and technical standards.

Monitor the work of other Architects and making recommendations or scheduling workshops as required

Provide guidance to ICT & IST to help them interpret design guidance & specifications

To manage and supervise the in-house technical staff working on projects allocated to the Senior Architect Network and consult with various industry professionals.

To carry out the full range of professional duties of a Principal Designer under the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM Regulations) to include:

-To make managerial and technical decisions for staff implementing the CDM Regulations on notifiable projects;

To advise and monitor the architectural staff on issues relating to the CDM Regulations.

To train, supervise and monitor all architectural and maintenance staff in the implementation of the CDM Regulations;

To act as the Education Authority’s Principal Designer when required to do so;

PROJECT MANAGEMENTThe Senior Architect will lead, manage, co-ordinate and participate in the procurement, design and implementation of the following Services:

The overall responsibility for the successful procurement, initiation, planning, design, execution,…