Senior Architect

A Senior Architect is required for an award‑winning, employee‑owned architectural practice with an established reputation for delivering large‑scale residential, hotel, and student accommodation developments across the UK and Ireland for their office in Edinburgh.

Working on projects typically valued between £50 million and £150 million+, the practice partners with some of the UK's leading developers and contractors, delivering technically complex and design‑led schemes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice with ambitious expansion plans. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the delivery of major projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Senior Architect Job Overview

• Lead the technical delivery of large‑scale residential, hotel, and student accommodation projects.
• Manage projects through key RIBA stages, with a strong focus on Stage 4 technical delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Prepare and review detailed technical drawing packages using Revit.
• Ensure projects comply with UK Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and relevant industry standards.
• Attend client, design team, and site meetings throughout project delivery.
• Support junior architects and technicians through mentoring and technical guidance.
• Contribute to business development, technical innovation, and continuous improvement across the practice.

Senior Architect Job Requirements

• Qualified Architect with several years' post‑Part III experience.
• Strong technical delivery experience, particularly across RIBA Stage 4.
• Experience delivering large‑scale residential, hotel, student accommodation, or mixed‑use developments.
• Proficiency in Revit is highly desirable.
• Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations and technical detailing.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client‑facing skills.
• A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in improving processes and contributing to business growth.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Principal Designer duties, sustainability, or emerging technologies would be advantageous.

Senior Architect Salary & Benefits

• Salary £40,000 to £50,000 DOE.
• Twice‑yearly bonus scheme.
• Employee‑owned business with genuine opportunities to influence company decisions.
• Hybrid working with 2 days working from home.
• Flexible working hours.
• Monthly site visits with all travel expenses covered.
• Excellent work‑life balance within a collaborative and supportive team.
• Clear long‑term career progression opportunities within a growing practice.
• Opportunity to work on award‑winning, high‑profile projects across the UK and Ireland.