Job title: Architect
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Architecture
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Plymouth, UK
Job published: 15-10-2025
Job ID: 42509

Job Description

Senior Architect
Plymouth

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Architect to take on a strategic, delivery-focused role within a growing architectural team based in Plymouth. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in process, project management, and improving the internal delivery of large-scale architectural projects, while maintaining close involvement in design and technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage internal change control procedures on complex, large-scale projects

  • Provide direction and oversight to ensure deliverables are met and initiate changes where additional services are requested

  • Coordinate with directly appointed consultants and internal multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient delivery and communication

  • Oversee programme timelines and manage delivery packages across sectors

  • Support NEC contract processes, including programme amendments and risk management

  • Raise early warnings, anticipate challenges, and take proactive steps to minimise project risk

  • Act as a liaison between contractors, clients, consultants, and internal teams

  • Contribute to strategic decision-making during key project meetings

  • Work closely with internal teams to embed best practices across projects

Required Skills and Experience

  • Significant architectural experience, ideally with exposure to healthcare projects

  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and programme management

  • Demonstrated leadership across all RIBA stages, from concept to site coordination

  • Proven success in delivering complex, high-value projects within time and budget constraints

  • Experience working in a design- and delivery-led environment

  • Ability to manage both large and smaller concurrent projects

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills

  • Strategic approach to problem-solving and process optimisation

  • Willingness to work regularly from the Plymouth studio and attend project meetings as needed

Desirable Skills

  • Experience delivering healthcare projects

  • Familiarity with MMC and BIM workflows

  • Background in coordinating large consultant teams

  • Interest in long-term operational strategy and internal project management

  • Previous leadership of projects valued between £20m and £100m

What’s on Offer

  • Full-time or part-time position (minimum 3 days per week)

  • Flexible and supportive working environment

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Contemporary studio setting

  • Open, collaborative, and people-focused culture