Architect, Architect ​/ Sr. Architect

Overview

Architects design buildings — from initial concept through detailed design, planning approval, construction documentation and site supervision. Day‑to‑day work mixes hand and digital sketching, BIM modelling (Revit, Archi

CAD, Rhino), planning‑application preparation, client meetings, contractor coordination and design‑team collaboration.

• Design buildings from concept through to construction supervision
• Specialise in residential, commercial, education, healthcare, sustainability or heritage projects
• Manage projects through RIBA Plan of Work stages with multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and design teams across all stakeholder groups

• Design studios
• Large commercial practices
• Contractor‑side design teams
• Public sector and local government agencies

UK architecture pay climbs with seniority: 24 000–35 000 for Assistants (Part 1/2), 40 000–50 000 for newly qualified Architects, 60 000–90 000 for senior architects, and 150 000+ for partners with profit share.

There are three main routes to becoming a registered architect in the UK:

• Spatial reasoning and design thinking
• Visual storytelling and presentation
• Stakeholder management with clients and contractors
• Detail orientation over long project timelines
• Resilience in a slow career progression context

• Architect (Year 0–3) – run own design packages and lead detailed design.
• Senior / Project Architect (Year 3–8) – manage larger projects and clients.
• Associate / Director / Partner (Year 8+) – lead major projects, manage relationships, and shape studio strategy.

Passionate, creative, and client‑focused individuals who thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments. Strong interpersonal skills, technical proficiency in BIM, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential.