Job reference
229969_1782483943
Company Name
Salary
£45000 - £55000 per annum + Company Benefits
Location
Chester
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
26/06/2026
Closing date
17/07/2026
Job Title: Senior/ Associate Architect
Location: Chester
Salary: In the region of £45-55,000 DOE
About the company:
An established multidisciplinary practice is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior or Associate Architect to join its growing Chester office. This opportunity is ideally suited to an ambitious individual with a minimum of several plus post-Part 3 experience who is looking to take an active role in the continued growth and development of a collaborative, design-focused team.
The successful candidate will contribute to a variety of complex medium and large-scale projects across multiple sectors, including education, commercial, institutional, and leisure. This is a full-time, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with regular travel required for client meetings, site visits, and project inspections.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Flexible working scheme
* Highly competitive salary
* Generous maternity and paternity pay
* Professional qualification and development support
* Pension scheme
* Long service awards
* On-site parking
Daily Duties
* Leading and managing architectural projects across a range of sectors
* Supporting both the creative design process and technical delivery of projects
* Coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and wider project teams
* Producing, reviewing, and managing technical drawings, specifications, and documentation
* Presenting design concepts and technical solutions internally and externally
* Assisting with business development and contributing to the growth of the Chester office
* Ensuring projects are delivered to a high technical and design standard
* Overseeing works on site as projects progress
Ideal Candidate
* Qualified Architect with a minimum of several plus years' post-qualification experience
* Strong experience across all RIBA work stages
* Excellent technical knowledge, including UK Building Regulations and construction detailing
* Proven ability to run and deliver projects independently
* Strong communication, presentation, and organisational skills
* Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively within a team environment
* Proficient in Revit with demonstrable project experience
* Ambitious, proactive, and motivated to progress professionally