Senior Architect (Residential)

Vacancy Title: Senior Architect (Residential)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester
Industry: Consultancies
Salary: Excellent salary package / Hybrid working
Start Date: 2026-05-04
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Contact Name: Tony Marsden
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Vacancy Published: 3 days ago

Senior Architect - Residential

Manchester (Hybrid)

- Excellent salary package

Are you an experienced Architect ready to take a leading role on high-profile residential schemes and complex remediation projects?

We are working in partnership with a highly respected, award winning UK architectural practice to appoint a Senior Architect within their established Residential team. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, people first studio delivering impactful, design led solutions across large scale living sectors.

Our client is a multi award winning, B Corp certified practice with studios in Manchester and London and a strong national presence.

With a team of 90+ professionals, they specialise in delivering sustainable, people focused placemaking across a range of sectors including residential, regeneration and mixed use developments.

Their collaborative approach places people, communities and the environment at the heart of every project, resulting in award winning, future ready buildings and spaces.

Recognised as one of the UK's Best Places to Work, they offer a genuinely supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are empowered to thrive.

As a Senior Architect, you will play a key leadership role within the Residential team, taking ownership of large scale PRS and BTR apartment developments, alongside cladding remediation and retrofit schemes.

• Lead projects from concept through to delivery on complex residential schemes
• Act as a key client interface, building strong, trusted relationships
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and consultants
• Provide technical leadership, particularly across remediation and Building Safety compliance
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Contribute to design quality, innovation and sustainable outcomes

This is a highly visible position offering real influence across major projects and client relationships.

• ARB registered Architect with significant UK project experience
• Strong background in multi residential (PRS / BTR) schemes
• Proven experience leading projects and managing teamsProficiency in Autodesk Revit (essential)
• Excellent communication and client facing skills
• Working knowledge of cladding remediation / retrofit projects
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and Gateway processes for Higher Risk Buildings
• Experience acting as a Principal Designer (desirable)

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Competitive, benchmarked salary with bonus structure
• Structured career development, mentoring and CPD programmes
• A collaborative, inclusive studio culture
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Health & wellbeing support (EAP, mental health first aiders)
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Paid volunteering days and strong community engagement
• Regular social, charity and team events

If you're a Senior Architect looking to take ownership of impactful residential schemes within a progressive, people focused practice - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

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