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Purcell

Location:
United Kingdom, Canterbury

Category:
Construction

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Job Description:

We are expanding our team and are looking for an exceptional Senior Architect to join our Canterbury team. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in projects at all RIBA stages, working collaboratively with clients, colleagues and consultants. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to join our talented team, and we are keen to talk to architects with excellent technical skills and project running, as well as enthusiasm for high quality work.

Job Responsibility:

Programming and planning technical design packages, defining outputs and deliverables
Day to day management and leadership of projects (or packages within a larger project) successfully delivering positive design, client satisfaction and financial outcomes
Reporting to your team leader and wider studio leadership team
Liaison and coordination of design professionals within a multi-disciplinary design team
Regular communication with clients and project stakeholders
Undertaking technical design reviews/audits of projects and sharing feedback and lessons learned
Line management of up to three people
Being part of a diverse, inclusive and creative team of architectural professionals

Requirements:

5+ years of post-qualification experience working as a Project Architect for a UK-based practice with RIBA/ARB professional qualification
Excellent technical and detailing skills
Proven experience working across all RIBA stages, particularly stages 4-7
Strong understanding of UK Building and Planning regulations
Experience in using and/or managing others using technical software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and NBS softwares
Project management and contract administration skills
Leadership experience in managing a small to medium-sized team
Well-organised, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to work and projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong client-facing communication skills
Experience taking responsibility for the financial success of projects
Enthusiasm for developing wider team skills and sharing knowledge and experience

Nice to have:

It is desirable that candidates have completed work on Listed buildings and sites with heritage significance
Conservation experience, with conservation accreditation desirable

What we offer:

Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
Annual leave increasing with long service
Life assurance
Study sponsorship with paid study leave
Sabbaticals
Employee assistance programme
Season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Virtual GP service
Subscription fees
Company day out
A volunteering scheme
Enhanced learning & development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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