Senior Architect

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a globally recognised design, engineering, and project management consultancy, and one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary architectural practices. Our Glasgow studio is home to a talented team of Architects, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and Building Surveying professionals delivering projects across sectors including Education, Healthcare, Defence, Energy, Commercial, and Residential.

As a Senior Architect, you will have the opportunity to lead high-profile projects from concept through to completion, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and alongside a national and international network of design professionals. You will play a key role in shaping design outcomes, developing client relationships, and mentoring future talent.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team committed to design excellence, innovation, and professional development. At AtkinsRéalis, you'll be empowered to make a meaningful impact on projects, people, and communities while advancing your career within a globally recognised practice.

• Lead architectural projects through all stages, from concept design to completion.

• Provide design and technical leadership across projects of varying scale and complexity.

• Manage, mentor, and inspire project teams through strong and inclusive leadership.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and specialist advisors to ensure successful project delivery.

• Develop innovative design solutions that respond to client, site, environmental, and contextual requirements.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development and new opportunities.

• Lead and contribute to bids, proposals, and client presentations.

• Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Review project outputs, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement in design quality and delivery.

• Work closely with the Studio Lead to support team development, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the growth of the Glasgow practice.

• RIBA Part 3 qualified and ARB registered Architect.

• Significant experience delivering complex architectural projects across multiple sectors and project stages.

• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, construction methodologies, and technical design.

• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through planning, technical design, construction, and completion.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and client relationships.

• Strong mentoring and leadership skills with experience supporting the development of junior team members.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and visualisation software such as Enscape or V-Ray.

• Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, programmes, and deliverables.

• Collaborative, proactive, and design-focused professional committed to delivering high-quality and innovative architectural solutions.

• Accredited Conservation Architect status.

• Proven track record in business development, bid leadership, and securing new work.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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