Conrad Consulting have partnered with a global Architecture & Masterplanning practice who have an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Architect / Design Lead to join their successful regional studio in Leeds

Our client are looking for an experienced Senior Level Architect with a strong design-led portfolio who can undertake a role where they will be the Design Lead on various high-profile projects across all sectors of the built environment: Education, Master planning, Urban Regeneration, Commercial and Residential

A little more the practice…

A Global Design, Engineering and Project Management consultancy offering the best in architecture & engineering to provide a full suite of services to clients in the public and private sector. Whether designing iconic buildings or developing clever solutions for end users our client prides itself in offering well-designed, sustainable solutions and unrivalled expertise. They have a keen and astute eye for design and technical quality, ensuring they deliver fantastic projects that inspire and delight their customers. Over recent years their Architecture brand has evolved into a design led service with innovation at its heart, owing to several key senior appointments with design flair at the forefront of their skillset, the recent shift towards project work being headline grabbing and the designs pioneering continues to gather pace.

Responsibilities of the Senior Architect / Design Lead

• Leading individual schemes and taking them through from inception to completion.
• Creating projects that are well designed, innovative, sustainable and creative in their response to the client brief.
• Client Presentations and developing their briefs
• Leading architectural and multi-disciplinary teams through each project stage.
• Development of detailed design and production information drawing packages.
• Supporting the Studio Lead and Associate Architects in securing new business opportunities including bid writing, undertaking presentations to clients/project stakeholders.

Requirements of the Senior Architect / Design lead

• Qualified Architect / Senior Architect with 5-10 years post qualification experience.
• Thorough understanding of what good design looks like, current regulations and standards in the UK.
• A high level of design experience, demonstrated through a portfolio of projects.
• An excellent designer, communicator with exceptional presentation skills.
• Experience of leading a small team and reviewing the work of others.
• Capable of working and completing tasks independently as well as demonstrating strong teamwork skills.
• Able to present information clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to draw 'free hand' sketches and illustrate to a high level using appropriate media
• Proficient in REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite and Sketchup.

Salary and benefits for the Senior Architect / Design Lead.

Salary & package (depending on experience)

Up to £50,000 per annum + private medical, 25 days holiday, lucrative performance bonus, 7% employer pension, hybrid working.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or get in touch with James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for further information.