Senior Architect Residential
Manchester
About the role
We have an opportunity for a talented Senior Qualified Architect with residential project experience to join a leading multidisciplinary design practice in their Manchester studio. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of high‑quality residential‑led developments, driving innovative concepts from inception through to completion.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects and coordinate teams through all stages of design and delivery.
- Mentor junior team members and oversee project outputs.
- Lead collaboration process with internal and external professionals to deliver coordinated solutions across a range of residential typologies, including build‑to‑rent, mixed‑use, high‑density urban housing, regeneration schemes, and masterplanning projects.
- Manage engagement processes with stakeholders (clients, consultants, local authorities, contractors, and design teams) throughout all project stages.
About the practice
Our client is a globally recognised multidisciplinary design practice with a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable, and people‑centred architecture across residential, workplace, education, healthcare, civic, and mixed‑use sectors. With studios across the UK and internationally, the practice brings together architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists to create high‑quality environments that positively shape communities and enhance everyday life.
About you
You will be a talented, passionate, and dedicated ARB‑qualified Senior Architect with proven post‑qualification experience in residential design and delivery. Your portfolio will demonstrate excellent design and technical skills across a range of relevant projects, alongside strengths in briefing, concept development, project coordination, and implementation. You will have contributed to a range of complex residential projects and be skilled at leading engagement processes with diverse stakeholders. You will be comfortable working to demanding programmes and demonstrate a collaborative and proactive team‑working style.
Desired experience & skills
- Strong experience delivering residential and mixed‑use projects across multiple RIBA work stages.
- Excellent concept design and technical coordination skills.
- Experience working on build‑to‑rent, high‑density housing, regeneration, or masterplanning projects.
- Confidence leading client presentations, design reviews, and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
- Strong understanding of UK planning policy, residential design standards, and building regulations.
- Experience mentoring and managing junior team members within a collaborative studio environment.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines.
- Strong graphic communication and presentation abilities.
- High proficiency in BIM workflows with Revit experience preferred.
- Experience using InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and SketchUp desirable, although not essential.
Benefits
- Employee profit share scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance and long‑term sickness cover
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Interest‑free season ticket loans
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Professional membership support and CPD
- Regular studio, sporting, social, and charitable events
Inclusive culture
The studio promotes an inclusive and supportive culture where collaboration, creativity, and innovation are actively encouraged, giving everyone the opportunity to contribute, develop, and thrive.
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