Job reference
178162_1769083089
Company Name
Salary
£42000 - £50000 per annum + Company Benefits
Location
Abingdon
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
22/01/2026
Closing date
12/02/2026
Job Title: Senior Architect
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £42-50,000+ DOE
About the company:
A well-established, multi-disciplinary rural-focused studio in Oxford is seeking a Senior Architect with strong business development experience to join their collaborative team. The studio works on a diverse range of projects, including estate masterplans, bespoke country homes, rural diversification schemes, and community-focused developments. Combining creative design with strategic thinking and technical expertise, the team delivers projects that are sensitive to landscape, heritage, and context, while achieving ambitious client goals.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
* Flexible working and hybrid options
* Professional development opportunities and CPD support
* Collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment
* Exposure to high-profile rural and estate projects
Daily Duties
* Lead architectural design from concept to delivery across varied rural projects
* Manage client relationships and identify business development opportunities
* Coordinate with planners, landscape designers, and other consultants
* Prepare proposals, presentations, and design documentation
* Mentor junior architects and support team development
Ideal Candidate
* Substantial post Part 3 experience in a UK based practice
* Proven track record in rural or residential projects, ideally including estate-scale or bespoke homes
* Strong business development and client management skills
* Excellent design, communication, and leadership abilities
* Passionate about sensitive, context-driven design and delivering high-quality outcomes