Architect, Engineering Design & Technologists

Overview

Take Your Next Big Step in Commercial Architecture. Are you a technical expert with a passion for seeing complex designs through to completion? Our client is looking for a Senior Architect or Senior Technologist to join our thriving Commercial team in Bedford. If you thrive on the challenge of high-stakes industrial, retail, and logistics projects and take pride in delivering flawless construction packages, we want to hear from you.

As a Senior member of the team, you won’t just be drawing; you’ll be leading. You will work across all RIBA stages (1-6), with a specific focus on the technical "sharp end"—producing detailed construction information and managing works on-site.

• Lead Projects:
  Manage key deadlines and act as the primary point of contact for clients and consultants.
• Technical Excellence:
  Translate initial ideas into robust Planning, Tender, and Construction sets.
• Collaborate & Coordinate:
  Check and integrate information from external consultants to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Site Presence:
  Independently attend site visits and meetings across London, the Midlands, and the Home Counties.

You are a highly skilled professional who enjoys the "how" as much as the "why." You have a track record in commercial architecture and are comfortable balancing creative thinking with technical precision.

• Qualification:
  
  RIBA Part 3/ARB Qualified or MCIAT.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 8+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial, industrial, or educational sectors.
• Software Savvy:
  High proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D modelling. (Knowledge of Revit, Sketch Up, and Photoshop is a major plus).
• Expert Knowledge: A deep understanding of UK Building Regulations, the planning system, and NBS specifications.

• Financial Reward:
  Competitive salary plus a Profit Share Scheme.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible working arrangements and a bonus birthday day off.
• Health & Future:
  Pension scheme, life assurance, and comprehensive healthcare/travel insurance (after 3 years).
• Growth:
  Work on high-profile projects across the UK within a supportive, well-established multidisciplinary team.

Ready to Lead?

If your portfolio demonstrates a blend of design strength and technical resolution, we want to see it.