Senior Architect

Senior Architect – Award-Winning Design Studio | Leeds City Centre

Up to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Landmark Projects | Career Progression | Vibrant Studio Culture

Step into one of Leeds most dynamic and design-driven architecture studios – a multi-award-winning practice renowned for delivering landmark projects across the North of England and Midlands. Their portfolio features bold Build to Rent towers, innovative student living developments, and cutting-edge commercial schemes – with project values reaching £90M.

Working from sleek, city-centre offices, this collaborative studio pushes creative boundaries while maintaining technical excellence. With a strong pipeline of high-profile projects and ambitious growth plans, they are seeking a Senior Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping their future.

This is a rare opportunity for a highly experienced Architect (10+ years post-Part
3) to join at a senior level, leading exciting large-scale projects from concept to completion. You’ll take ownership of design direction, client engagement, and project delivery, while mentoring junior team members and influencing studio-wide design standards.

This is the perfect role for a Senior Architect who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and wants to see their ideas realised on some of the region’s most striking schemes.

• ARB-registered Architect with around 10 years’ professional experience
• Proven track record leading projects through all RIBA stages
• Strong Revit expertise – essential
• Design flair combined with technical rigour
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
• Experience in high-rise residential, mixed-use, or commercial projects preferred

• Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
• Generous holiday allowance + private healthcare
• Regular design reviews, CPD and clear progression opportunities
• A studio that values creativity, collaboration, and ambition
• Stylish Leeds city centre offices + a vibrant, sociable team culture
• Low staff turnover – people join, and they stay

Contact Paul Buckingham at Recruit Build, or click the link to submit your CV in confidence and find out more