Senior Architect

Reading, England, United Kingdom

8/7/2025

We are an AJ100 architecture practice and a significant part of a multi-disciplinary design practice. Our Residential design portfolio ranges from Masterplanning, Regeneration, Mixed Use, Urban Design, Placemaking, Tall Buildings, Retrofit, Para 84 Houses, Passivhaus design, Low Carbon Homes and Social Housing at a variety of scales.

We work across the UK and internationally, where we both design and deliver a range of projects in terms of scale and sector.

We are known for our collaborative and consultative approach, integrated multi-disciplinary design philosophy and technical excellence and as we continue to grow, we’re seeking a Senior Architect with a strong bias towards Stages 3/4 and beyond to lead the delivery of complex projects through technical design, construction, and handover.

The Role

This is a pivotal role for a technically astute architect who thrives in the later stages of project delivery. You’ll be responsible for translating design intent into buildable solutions, coordinating with consultants and contractors, and ensuring quality and compliance on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through RIBA Stages 4-6, ensuring technical excellence and buildability
• Produce and oversee detailed technical drawings, specifications, and tender packages
• Coordinate with other Ridge disciplines to resolve complex technical issues
• Attend site meetings, respond to RFIs, and manage contractor queries
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal technical reviews
• Providing a practical and methodical approach to solving problems, working to fixed budgets and working within deadlines
• Managing planning applications, Building Regulations
• Develop customer relationships to find additional opportunities to address their challenges
  
  

About You

• ARB-registered Architect with post-Part III experience
• Proven track record delivering projects through Stage 4 (Technical Design) to Stage 6 (Handover)
• Strong Revit skills and experience working in BIM Level 2 environments
• Deep understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction detailing
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, especially with contractors and consultants
  
  

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an excellent communicator who can articulate complicated issues between our clients and our highly skilled project teams. You will also need to show ambition and a willingness to learn whilst demonstrating a high level of diligence and organisational skills.