Job reference
183015_1770214566
Company Name
Salary
£37000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits
Location
Leeds
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
04/02/2026
Closing date
25/02/2026
Job Title: Senior Architect/ Technologist
Location: Skipton
Salary: £37-45,000 DOE
About the company:
The company is a well-established architectural practice based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, delivering technically complex projects across a wide range of sectors. With a strong reputation for quality, compliance, and collaborative working, the team operates within a multidisciplinary studio environment that values professional development, inclusion, and technical excellence. The business offers senior professionals the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from inception to completion, with a clear progression route to management or Associate level for those who wish to advance.
Benefits
* Senior-level role with genuine responsibility and influence
* Clear pathway to management or Associate level following probation
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Healthcare support and Employee Assistance Programme
* Volunteer day allowance
* Structured CPD, training, and career development
* Collaborative and supportive studio culture
Daily Duties
* Lead the technical delivery of projects from early design through to completion
* Oversee production, coordination, and quality assurance of technical information
* Review and monitor team output, carrying out detailed QA checks prior to issue
* Act as Lead Designer and undertake Principal Designer duties under the Building Safety Act where required
* Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM 2015, British Standards, and safety legislation
* Coordinate consultant and contractor information and resolve technical issues during construction
* Attend and represent the practice at client meetings, design team reviews, and on site
* Mentor and support colleagues, raising technical standards across the team
* Manage programmes and take ownership of technical compliance
Ideal Candidate
* Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in architecture, architectural technology, or a related discipline
* Extensive experience delivering technically complex projects
* Background in listed buildings and heritage projects
* Strong, current knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, British Standards, and the Building Safety Act
* Confident reviewing others' work and accountable for technical quality
* Comfortable in senior client and contractor-facing roles
* Highly proficient in Revit, with AutoCAD experience
* Proactive, authoritative, and approachable with strong leadership qualities
* Full UK driving licence preferred