Bennett & Game Recruitment are currently representing an established, multi-disciplinary Top 150 Consultancy who are looking to bring an ambitious Senior Architect into their growing Cambridge team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-regarded practice with an impressive and varied project portfolio, offering the chance to work on high-profile developments across high-rise residential, healthcare, commercial, leisure and education sectors.

With project values ranging from £1m to £20m, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of schemes, lead projects from initial concept through to completion and play an important role in the continued growth of the architectural team. This position would suit an experienced Architect looking for greater responsibility or an established Senior Architect seeking a fresh challenge within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Our client is offering a competitive salary of up to £55,000, alongside an extensive benefits package including hybrid working, flexible hours, private healthcare, enhanced pension, bonus schemes and structured career development opportunities.

Our client is also open-minded regarding the level of appointment, with the job title and responsibilities potentially adjusted to suit the experience and capabilities of the successful candidate.

Senior Architect Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000, dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave.
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Sick pay insurance.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Paid training and continued professional development.
• Structured Chartered Development Programme and career progression plans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Regular social events and team-building activities.
• Additional company benefits to be discussed at interview stage.

Senior Architect Overview

• Take responsibility for delivering architectural projects across a diverse range of sectors, including high-rise residential, healthcare, commercial, leisure and education.
• Lead projects from initial concept and feasibility through to technical delivery and completion.
• ​​​​​​​Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Develop design proposals, technical packages and project presentations.
• Oversee design development and technical delivery, ensuring drawings and specifications meet relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project programmes, deliverables and coordination to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the architectural team.
• Keep up to date with changes to building regulations, industry legislation and best practice, including developments relating to the Building Safety Act.

Senior Architect Requirements

• Qualified Architect with ARB registration.
• ​​​​​​​Proven experience delivering architectural projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong project-running and coordination capabilities.
• Good working knowledge of Revit.
• Experience working across one or more of the following sectors: residential, healthcare, commercial, leisure or education.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act and associated regulations would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Live within a commutable distance of Cambridge.

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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