Hays
Senior Architect

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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
- 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 initial 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
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What you'll need to succeed
- ARB registered Architect with a minimum of 5 years' post part 3 experience
- Strong Revit capabilities with experience delivering projects independently
- Experience leading projects through planning and technical design
- 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
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- This is a unique opportunity for an Architect who enjoys autonomy, wants greater influence over project delivery, and is interested in progression towards an Associate level position as the business continues to expand.
- 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
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- If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
- If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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