Architectural Lead in Belfast

Architectural Lead in Belfast

Belfast Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sodexo Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead architectural projects and develop innovative estate strategies across Northern Ireland.
  • Company: Join Sodexo, a company that values your contributions and supports your growth.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, mental health support, and flexible working options.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth and impactful work in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of large-scale estates while collaborating with diverse teams.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Architecture, ARB registration, and 7 years' experience required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

  • 40 hours per week
  • Competitive Salary, plus bonus
  • Sodexo rewards and benefits
  • Job Introduction
  • We are seeking an experienced

Architectural Lead to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of a large and complex estate across Northern Ireland.

Working closely with the Estate Strategy and Planning Manager, you will lead the development of estate strategies, site masterplans, feasibility studies and project blueprints, ensuring projects are delivered in line with strategic objectives, governance requirements and industry best practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated architect who enjoys working on diverse, large scale projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.

What you’ll do

  • Support the development and implementation of the client's Estate Strategy.
  • Lead the preparation of site masterplans, feasibility studies and project dossiers.
  • Manage and deliver a programme of Functional Suitability assessments, using this information to inform estate planning.
  • Manage in-house architectural resources, including Architectural Technologists and Graduate staff.
  • Coordinate and manage external Integrated Design Teams.
  • Develop and maintain project blueprints to support the delivery of future capital projects.
  • Provide architectural input into business cases, estate planning and commercial bids.
  • Review and develop design standards and guidance documentation.
  • Manage architectural budgets, design fees, resources and change control.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams, clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Ensure all projects comply with current legislation, regulations and the RIBA Plan of Work.
  • Contribute to the modernisation and decarbonisation of the estate.

What you bring

Essential

  • Degree and Postgraduate qualification (Diploma or MSc) in Architecture.
  • Current registration with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
  • A minimum of 7 years' post qualification experience.
  • Working knowledge of Northern Ireland Planning Regulations.
  • Working knowledge of Northern Ireland Building Regulations.
  • Experience in estate strategy, asset planning and site master planning.
  • Experience managing architectural projects through all RIBA work stages.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience managing budgets, resources and project delivery.
  • Proficiency in architectural software such as Revit (preferred), Auto CAD, Sketch Up, Adobe In Design and Photoshop, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2.
  • Full willingness to travel throughout Northern Ireland.

Please note successful candidates must have lived continuously in the UK for the past five years and must be willing and able to undergo the required security clearance and vetting process.

Desirable

  • Chartered Membership of RIBA.

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer

  • Mental health & wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
  • 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
  • Discounts for you & family
  • Financial tools & retirement plan
  • Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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Sodexo Group

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We think you need these skills to ace Architectural Lead in Belfast

Architectural Design
Estate Strategy Development
Site Master Planning
Feasibility Studies
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Budget Management