Architect in Plymouth

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

Whats 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

Key Skills

• APIs
• Pegasystems
• Spring
• SOAP
• .NET
• Hybris
• Solution Architecture
• Service-Oriented Architecture
• Adobe Experience Manager
• J2EE
• Java
• Oracle

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1