Architect - Residential

Senior Architect – Leading Global Design Practice.

Hybrid Working | Diverse Residential Portfolio | Major Career Development Opportunities

A leading employee-owned global architecture and engineering practice is looking to appoint an Architect / Senior Architect to join their expanding UK residential design team. This multi-disciplinary firm employs hundreds of professionals across multiple continents and is recognised for delivering innovative, sustainable, people-focused design solutions for over 80 years.

With a strong presence across residential, mixed-use and multi-family sectors, the team is known for shaping smart, resilient neighbourhoods — from walkable communities to low-carbon developments and large-scale apartment schemes. Their work spans low-, mid- and high-rise residential, build-to-rent, adaptive reuse, townhomes, senior living, and community-focused design.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-impact projects, within a collaborative, technology-driven and flexible working culture.

Why Join?

• Work within a globally respected, employee-owned design practice.
• Contribute to award-winning, impactful residential and mixed-use schemes.
• Highly collaborative culture supported by strong digital design platforms.
• Genuine progression opportunities across sectors and regions.

Benefits Package

• Option of Flexible and hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Season pass loan or corporate travel membership paid.
• Professional fees paid.
• On-gong support lectures with renowned global architects.
• On-going training with management pathway support.
• Health insurance plan allowing access to GP (if opted for).
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension.
• Annual pay reviews.
• Organic career progression opportunities.
• Pension scheme (5% employee, 4% employer).
• Spot Bonuses for good performance.
• £100 given every year to buy stationary or simply keep in pocket.

The Role

As an Architect, you’ll work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to develop design solutions that meet contextual, budget, and aesthetic requirements. You’ll collaborate with engineers, designers and project stakeholders, with the opportunity to take projects from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse project requirements using reports, data and technical documents.
• Develop architectural designs that meet quality, budget and programme expectations.
• Coordinate design intent across multiple disciplines.
• Integrate engineering information, surveys and site data into architectural solutions.
• Prepare design reports, drawings and models in line with office standards.
• Carry out site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance.
• Review products, services and shop drawings for adherence to project documents and codes.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Experience across all project phases.
• Strong proficiency in architectural design software (Revit essential; AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop beneficial).
• Understanding of MEP and structural systems.
• Knowledge of UK building codes and standards.
• Relevant architectural qualifications.
• Professional registration is an advantage.

Experience Needed

• 10–15 years of architectural project experience.
• Residential project experience highly beneficial.

Want to know more? Contact matt.cassady@linearrecruitment.co.uk 07749495879.