Senior Project Architect
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£70,000 – £80,000 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 2451
£47,600
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.5×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2451 (96% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £47,600, and Falcon Green is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2451 Architects Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £38,100 Clears | £42,800 Clears | £47,600 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Architect to join a client-side project delivery team, with a strong background in commercial CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects.
This is a key client-side role, responsible for overseeing the architectural and design delivery of commercial projects from early-stage feasibility and briefing through design development, procurement, construction and handover.
Working on behalf of the client, you will act as a key interface between architects, consultants, project managers, contractors, landlords, occupiers and other stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered to the required design quality, programme, budget and commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the client-side architectural lead across CAT A and CAT B commercial fit-out projects.
- Provide architectural and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and briefing through to completion and handover.
- Establish and communicate the client's design brief, quality standards and project objectives to external consultants and delivery teams.
- Lead the appointment, briefing and management of external architects and design consultants.
- Review and challenge design proposals to ensure they meet the client's requirements, commercial objectives, programme and quality expectations.
- Oversee the development of CAT A and CAT B design packages, ensuring appropriate levels of information are produced at each stage.
- Manage and coordinate the design team on behalf of the client, ensuring effective communication and timely decision-making.
- Review and approve design information, specifications, drawings, schedules, samples and material selections.
- Ensure design proposals are technically robust, coordinated and commercially viable.
- Work closely with the Project Manager and wider client team to manage project scope, budget, programme and risk.
Desirable
- Strong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and the wider development/project lifecycle.
- Significant post-qualification experience within commercial architecture, workplace design, CAT A / CAT B fit-out or property development.
- Proven experience delivering or overseeing commercial office projects from feasibility through to completion.
- Previous client-side, developer-side or consultancy experience working closely with clients.
- Strong understanding of CAT A and CAT B commercial fit-out.
- Excellent knowledge of UK construction, detailing and technical standards.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Falcon Green, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Architects (SOC 2451) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~33k in sample- Offer £70,000–80,000
- Middle half £37,388–57,252
- Median £46,644
- Going rate £47,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,800
Even the bottom of this range, £70,000, beats the market's 75th percentile. Falcon Green pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Falcon Green holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2451 going rate of £47,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.