Senior Architect - Residential

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Manchester

Full time, permanent contract

About the role

We have a number of opportunities for talented Senior Qualified Architects with residential project experience to join our award winning profession group in our Manchester studio. The successful candidate will be expected to make key design decisions driving high quality concepts from inception through to completion.

Reporting to your Architect Director you will work collaboratively and creatively in a team environment and will be expected to initiate concepts and lead the team's delivery of them. You will mentor the team and take responsibility for their output. You will also lead the collaboration process with other professionals and disciplines from both inside and outside of the practice to deliver highly coordinated solutions.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that's built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan's Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we're designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We're proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world-one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

You will be a talented, passionate and dedicated ARB Senior Qualified Architect with provenpost qualification experience in residential design. You will have technical and software skills and your portfolio will demonstrate excellent design skills across a range of relevant projects. You will also have skills in briefing, concept design development and implementation.

Having contributed to a range of projects, you will also be skilled at leading the engagement process with a diverse range of stakeholders including clients and contractors, skilfully managing that process. You will be comfortable with working to tight deadlines and demonstrate a collaborative team-working style. You will be able to work effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds and have excellent leadership and communication skills verbally, graphically and in writing.

With strong IT skills, you will have experience in delivering high profile projects within BIM design environments with Revit the preferred platform. Experience of InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint and SketchUp would be desirable although not essential.

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

To find out on more detail about what BDP can offer you, please visit: https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp/.

To apply

To apply please click on the 'Apply' button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (<400 words) that outlines how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of this position.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.