Senior Architectural Designer

We’re in search of a Senior Architectural Designer or Architect with exceptional skills and extensive experience to become a valuable addition to our vibrant and expanding team. If you’re enthusiastic about residential developments and boast a solid foundation in architectural design, this presents the ideal chance to elevate your career.

As a Senior Architectural Designer at Thrive, you will have the opportunity to contribute to exciting residential development projects that shape communities and enhance lives. The role will include leading and designing a wide range of residential developments/layouts at all scales from 10-500+ homes from feasibility layouts through to planning applications, leading projects and managing small teams.

You will develop innovative and sustainable design solutions that align with project goals, local regulations, and client requirements while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.

Key Attributes & Skills Needed

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience (UK based) working on residential housing developments
• Excellent residential layout design & architectural skills for outline and RM applications
• Keen interest in both urban design & architecture
• Good knowledge of the latest legislations and ensuring projects comply with CDM regulations
• Good understanding of producing associated documents including Design Access Statements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and team members, along with mentoring junior technicians.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD; Revit experience is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering multiple projects simultaneously within strict timelines and budgets.
• Hand drawn sketching an advantage, but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependant on experience)
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements – part office based/part WFH
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme (Royal London)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eyecare Scheme
• Employee retail discount scheme (Edenred)
• Regular social events
• Promotion opportunities
• Good CPD programme