Senior Architect
We are expanding our Edinburgh team and are looking for an exceptional Senior Architect to support the delivery of prestigious projects across Scotland and the north of England. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in projects at all RIBA stages working collaboratively with a broad consultant team. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to join our talented team and we are keen to talk to architects with excellent technical and conservation skills as well as enthusiasm for high quality work.
Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022.
Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.
It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.
Our benefits package includes agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH) annual leave increasing with long service, life assurance, study sponsorship with paid study leave, sabbaticals, employee assistance programme, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, virtual GP service, subscription fees, company day out, a volunteering scheme and enhanced learning & development opportunities.
Following the opening of our Edinburgh Studio in January 2024, we are ready to grow our team to deliver and further secure work across Scotland and the north of England. We are looking for 5+ years post qualification experience to deliver projects at all work stages. Outstanding candidates will be well-organised, knowledgeable and with a thirst for personal and professional development. Relevant experience managing and delivering work packages on site, in particular through RIBA 3, 4 & 5, with excellent technical and construction knowledge, is essential. You will be a key part in a small team working to secure and deliver exceptional projects in the heritage sphere.
We are looking for candidates who have the following skills:
- UK Registered Architect (Part 3 qualified) with at least 5 years working as a Project Architect for a UK based practice.
- AABC, RIBA or RIAS conservation accredited or willing to work towards it
- Project management and contract administration skills
- Have excellent technical skills and detailing
- Conservation experience
- Have a strong understanding of the Scottish Building and Planning regulations
- Leadership experience managing a small to medium sized team
- Experience of taking responsibility for the financial success of projects
- Be well organised, proactive and enthusiastic approach to work and projects
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Proven experience working on all RIBA stages
- Demonstrate good client-facing communication skills
- Proficient use of technical software. AutoCAD, Revit and NBS software is desirable
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.
Please submit a copy of your CV and portfolio by following the application workflow at the bottom of the page. Please include details of your Right to Work in the United Kingdom, as well as an available start date.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.
As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.