Job Openings Senior Architect

About the job Senior Architect

Senior Chartered Architect

Great opportunity within a collaborative team of highly skilled architects and designers at an acclaimed studio on the picturesque South West coast of England. We're seeking a confident Architect eager to assume a pivotal role in a vibrant and welcoming practice. This role offers the chance to expand your portfolio working on authentically tailored and boutique residential projects throughout Somerset and Devon.

About Our Client

Our client, a leading architectural planning practice dedicated to contemporary quality architecture that harmonises with the landscape, materials, and culture of the Devon & Somerset region. They have extensive experience in working with historic buildings and sensitive contexts, marrying design with practical implementation.

About the Role

This role involves leading projects independently from inception to fruition, with a focus on private residential and cultural projects. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional design, technical, and organisational proficiencies and will be passionate about revitalising existing structures, sustainable construction, and contemporary architecture.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Be experienced in leading your own residential projects through all RIBA Stages of Work. 
  • Have excellent design, creative, technical and communication skills and be able to work in a focussed manor.
  • Enjoy the challenge of designing and executing bespoke projects. Ideally you will have experience of working with traditional buildings and in sensitive locations.
  • Have a friendly approach and a willingness to work as a team player, as well as engage with clients and consultants.
  • Applicants will be required to demonstrate a sound understanding of, and a range of experience of working within, the UK planning and building regulations systems.
  • Have good organisational and time management skills.
  • Experience of using Vectorworks and Mac OS, would be preferable, but training can be provided to the right candidate.

Get in Touch

If you're a confident Architect with proven leadership experience, submit your CV to Zesty Work today.


Package Details

What You Get Back:

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a mix of work from home / studio work week.
  • Work in a Nature Rich Location;- Nature Parks, situated in the beautiful South West coast of England.
  • Social Engagement: Engage in a bustling social calendar within a diverse team, fostering camaraderie and team spirit.
  • Software Training.
  • Career Development.
  • Competitive Salary: Commensurate with your experience, and in line with RIBA guidelines.
  • Employee Ownership Trust: all staff have the opportunity to share in the future success of the practice, once they have been with the practice for a minimum 12 months.
  • This role provides an opportunity to join a thriving design-led studio, with opportunities for career progression, in a beautiful part of the UK.