Senior Architect Full Time NEW

Manchester, Lancashire
Bennett and Game Recruitment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Architect to join a leading UK architectural practice with a strong reputation for delivering large-scale industrial and commercial projects.

The successful Senior Architect will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of data centre developments for both single occupier and co-location clients, spanning from early-stage masterplanning through to detailed design and completion.

The practice has an established track record within the industrial and data centre sectors and is continuing to expand in this area, offering excellent opportunities for career progression, professional development, and exposure to technically challenging, high-profile projects.

This position can be based in Newark, Manchester or London, and is ideally suited to candidates comfortable working five days a week from the office.

Senior Architect Job Overview

• Lead the design and delivery of data centre projects for single occupier and co-location clients, from masterplanning through to completion.
• Oversee all RIBA work stages, ensuring design integrity, technical excellence, and compliance with client requirements.
• Collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and in-house teams to produce coordinated, high-quality design solutions.
• Contribute to the practice’s continued growth within the data centre sector, supporting bids and business development initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members.
• Work primarily from the office, within commuting distance of Newark, Manchester or London, while engaging with a collaborative, design-driven environment.

Senior Architect Job Requirements

• Based within or near the Newark, Manchester or London area.
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of data centre projects, including detailed and outline design stages.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK construction processes and Building Regulations.
• Proficient in Revit, with excellent co-ordination and BIM capabilities.
• Experience within the industrial or large-scale commercial sectors is highly desirable.
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects through all RIBA work stages, ensuring design quality and technical excellence.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior colleagues.

Senior Architect Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £90,000 (depending on experience)

In addition to a competitive salary and career development opportunities, the practice offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual summer bonus (awarded every year for the past 12 years).
• Annual performance and salary reviews.
• Private healthcare.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Structured CPD and in-house mentoring programme.
• Flexible working hours, providing a consistent routine is maintained.
• Regular well-being sessions and company updates.
• Charity & Social Committee and charity involvement days.

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