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Senior Architect - Residential
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Senior Architect - Residential
Senior Qualified Architects – Manchester Studio
We have multiple opportunities for talented Senior Qualified Architects with proven residential project experience to join our award-winning profession group in our Manchester studio. The successful candidate will be responsible for making key design decisions, driving high-quality concepts from inception through to completion.
Reporting to your Architect Director, you will collaborate and innovate in a team environment, taking ownership of concepts and leading their delivery. This includes mentoring the team and ensuring impeccable output. You will also lead cross-disciplinary collaboration with professionals inside and outside the practice, delivering highly coordinated solutions.
About the Role
- Work alongside other Senior and Principal architects across multiple projects
- Take leadership on design delivery, project meetings, and handover
- Reduce waste and drive efficiency through sustainable growth strategies
- Develop solutions to costly challenges, leading high-value, high-profile projects
- Rewarded with packaged grades 9-10, healthy salary structure and attractive benefits
- Focused on work-life balance with a supportive, collaborative culture
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and refine design concepts for residential projects
- Lead the BIM process and ensure high standards of technical accuracy
- Manage stakeholder engagement, including clients, contractors, and internal teams
- Deliver robust project management within tight deadlines
- Upskill and guide junior colleagues
Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
- ARB Part III qualified with post-qualification experience in residential design
- Proven track record in concept design, technical execution, and project implementation
- Portfolio demonstrating excellent design skills across a range of completed projects
Technical & Soft Skills
- Proficiency in Revit (BIM expertise preferred)
- Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp, or SketchUp Pro (desirable)
- Strong briefing and client management skills
- Exceptional stakeholder communication, negotiation, and collaboration
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic teams
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Requirements Continued
- Proficient in design software (e.g. Revit, InDesign)
- Comfortable working with BIM environments and multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Why Join Us?
At BDP, we’re committed to being an employer of choice, offering:
- Personal & professional career growth via sponsorship, CPD events, and a mentoring scheme
- Competitive salary with an employee profit share scheme
- Tax-efficient benefits, including:
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term sickness insurance
- Enhanced work-life advantages:
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Health screenings
- Swapped holiday and enhanced maternity/paternity provision
- Social, sporting & charitable events, including:
- Week-end hikes
- Sports forums
- Monthly socials
- Wellness webinars
- Toolbox discussions
- Employee forums to have a voice and contribute to company culture
A collaborative, rewarding workplace where your skills and leadership will thrive.
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