Senior Architect (Contract Role)

Calibre Search

Job Title: Senior Architect (Transport and Infrastructure) – CONTRACT ROLE
Location: Mancheser, York, Manchester, London or Birmingham | Hybrid Working Available
Hourly Rate: £35ph – £40ph

About the Role
Join a world-leading multi-disciplinary design consultancy at an exciting time of growth. Following major international project wins, we're expanding our award-winning Architecture team across rail stations, depots, airports, energy infrastructure, and masterplanning sectors.
As Senior Architect, you'll lead complex infrastructure projects within our RIBA Chartered Practice, delivering innovative built environment solutions across UK and global markets.
Key Responsibilities

Lead design projects from conception to completion across all RIBA work stages
Manage multi-disciplinary teams, architectural partners, and sub-consultants
Deliver high-quality designs, drawings, reports, and technical documentation
Drive collaborative solutions across architecture and engineering disciplines
Support bidding activities including cost estimates, programmes, and deliverables
Provide technical leadership and site support throughout project lifecycles
Ensure delivery to engineering standards, within budget and on scheduleEssential Requirements

ARB & RIBA Chartered Architect with substantial post-qualification experience
Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects (transportation sector ideal)
Expert-level Autodesk Revit skills with strong BIM knowledge
Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (Photoshop/InDesign)
Excellent technical writing and presentation capabilities
Solution-focused approach with strong communication skills
Collaborative team player who thrives under pressureDesirable Experience

International projects, particularly Middle East region
Bentley software (AECOsim)
Common Data Environment (CDE) platformsCalibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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