TipTopJob
Senior Architect
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent
About The Role
We are looking for talented Senior Architects to join our award-winning team in BDP's Manchester studio. We are currently working on a number of exciting, innovative projects, and previous experience in the education and residential sectors would be an advantage when making your application.
You will work on a range of stages of projects and have the opportunity to be client-facing from an early stage, make key design decisions, and take responsibility for driving high-quality concepts from inception through to completion. Reporting to the Studio's Architect Director, you'll work collaboratively and creatively within a team environment, developing design concepts and leading their delivery. You will mentor junior team members and take responsibility for their output, leading collaboration with other professionals and disciplines, both inside and outside the practice, to deliver highly coordinated solutions.
About Us
BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that's built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, from homes and places to learn, to public spaces, long term sustainable placemaking and people at the heart of our thinking.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan's Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.
Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we're designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.
We're proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world, one that leaves every place better than we found it. Our work is shaped by a genuine commitment to low-carbon design and places that serve communities equitably.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Our founder, Professor Sir George Grenfell Baines, envisioned designing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient spaces that enrich communities and the environment. With 60 years of leaving the world better than we found it, this progressive vision for the world is also how we run as a business. We don't just design for inclusion; we are naturally inclusive. We work closely with local communities, and create a workplace where employee feedback is valued, all to drive real change.
About You
You will be a talented, passionate, and dedicated Senior Architect, preferably in education or residential sectors. You will have an interesting portfolio demonstrating excellent design skills across a range of projects. We are interested in seeing your work in a range of media, including hand-drawings, technical delivery, and software excellence. You will also be able to communicate well, conduct briefing activities, develop concept designs, and deliver these concepts as award-winning buildings.
Essential
- ARB-registered Architect with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
- Project Architect skills; leading previous projects, managing design teams, and engaging with external consultants and subcontractors.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent design
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London