Senior Architect

Senior Architect
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £45-55,000 (depending on experience)

We are working with a highly regarded and established architectural practice in Portsmouth that is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to strengthen its expanding team. Known for delivering creative, sustainable, and client-focused solutions, the studio has a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use developments.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Architect who is ready to step into a senior role, lead major projects, and play a key part in the continued growth of a progressive and design-led practice.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

Payment of professional memberships and fees

Business mileage reimbursed

5 weeks annual leave, plus bank holidays

Opportunity to influence and deliver a wide variety of projects at a senior level

Key Requirements

ARB-registered Architect with solid post-qualification experience in UK practice

Strong design and technical expertise with advanced Revit skills (essential)

Comprehensive knowledge of UK building regulations, planning policy, and RIBA work stages

Proven ability to lead projects from inception through to delivery, ideally within education, healthcare, or commercial sectors

Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience managing and mentoring teams

Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines

Full UK driving licence

Residing in, or within easy reach of, Portsmouth

Role Responsibilities

Take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, ensuring both design quality and technical precision

Provide leadership within the studio, supporting, guiding, and mentoring junior staff where required

Act as a key liaison for clients, consultants, and contractors, fostering strong and lasting relationships

Deliver innovative, sustainable design solutions that align with the practice's ethos

Ensure adherence to regulations, planning requirements, and best practice standards

Contribute to the strategic direction of the practice and support ongoing business development initiatives

To apply, please contact Sophie on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) I hope to hear from you soon