Senior Architect

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

13/09/2026

Your new company Hays are working with a small, design-focused practice delivering bespoke residential and commercial projects across the North West.

In what will be a key hire for the business, they're looking to appoint a Senior Architect who can take ownership of projects, manage client relationships and support the next stage of growth.

The role offers a high degree of autonomy, direct client exposure and a clear route towards Associate level over time.

You'll work across a varied portfolio of high-end residential projects, including extensions, remodels and full property transformations, alongside a growing volume of commercial and developer-led schemes.

Whilst residential projects continue to form a significant proportion of the workload, the practice is looking to grow its commercial portfolio over the coming years and sees this appointment as a key part of that strategy.

Your new role Very much a client-facing role with real creative freedom Lead projects from intal survey through planning and technical design Produce planning and building warrant packages using Revit Manage client relationships and act as a trusted day-to-day contact Coordinate consultants and contribute to project delivery strategy Contribute to the continued development and expansion of the business, acting as a mentor to junior staff as the practice grows What you'll need to succeed ARB registered Architect with a minimum of 5 years' post part 3 experience Strong working knowledge of Revit and experience delivering projects independently Experience leading projects through RIBA 1-4 Excellent communication and client-facing skills Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work autonomously Residential experience preferred, particularly bespoke or high-end residential projects, although applicants from other sectors will be considered A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ambition to take on greater responsibility are considered just as important as sector background

Salary in the region of £55,000 - £65,000 DOE Exposure to a varied portfolio of bespoke residential and commercial projects Clear progression towards a senior leadership or Associate level role Opportunity to make the role your own