Senior Architect Birmingham
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We are Corstorphine & Wright, an award-winning, AJ100 architectural practice with design Studios across the UK. We are a dedicated team of 280+ enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental, and social value.
Senior Architect
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
About Us
Corstorphine & Wright is an award-winning architectural practice with design Studios across the UK.
We are a dedicated team of 300+ enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental, and social value.
Everything we do is beautifully crafted, exceptionally efficient and people driven by design.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Architect to join our talented and motivated team in the Birmingham Studio, stepping into an established role within our friendly and collaborative team.
As a Senior Architect, you will enjoy an interesting mix of responsibilities, including:
• Leading the design and delivery of building projects from concept through to completion
• Producing detailed architectural drawings by hand and using specialist BIM and CAD software
• Managing and guiding project teams to deliver architectural services to agreed deadlines
• Working within planning, environmental and budgetary constraints to shape viable project solutions
• Liaising with construction professionals to deliver complex and challenging schemes
• Leading coordination with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, project managers, QSs and technologists
• Building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with clients
• Overseeing the submission of planning applications and liaising with Building Control and other statutory bodies
• Preparing and presenting reports, design proposals and key stage submissions
• Developing project briefs in collaboration with clients
• Adapting plans in response to changing circumstances and resolving design challenges
• Managing project workflow, resources and team delivery
• Undertaking site visits, attending client and consultant meetings and representing the practice professionally
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and ensuring ongoing professional development
About you
We are looking for candidates who possess the following experience and skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of creativity and strong conceptual design capability
• Proven experience delivering projects using CAD and BIM
• Ability to plan resources and monitor project profitability
• Strong organisational, project management and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure, balancing deadlines, budgets and multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain a strategic overview
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Leadership experience, including managing multidisciplinary project teams
• In depth knowledge of project delivery processes
• Understanding of environmental and social considerations within project design
What you will get in return:
Our people are at the heart of what we do. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that promotes a work-life balance and supports your professional development needs. Life assurance, bonus scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Program, hybrid working opportunities, regular social activities plus more are among some of the benefits on offer to our Corstorphine & Wright colleagues.
Corstorphine & Wright is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment throughout the employee lifecycle.
Please note that we are not looking to work with recruitment agencies at this time.
“We’re one practice with shared values, not distinct units.”
Head of Operations
“We are committed to enhancing our employee experience, promoting engagement, fostering inclusivity—both individually and collectively, prioritising wellbeing, health & safety, learning, and career development.”
“I have been working at Corstorphine & Wright for over 5 years as both a part-time student and full-time employee. I am extremely lucky to have been given the opportunity to not only work at a highly acclaimed architectural practice but to also work at a company that continues to drive and support my educational and professional progression.”
Architectural Technician
“We see it as very important to invest in and develop our team to make sure that the practice is a happy, rewarding and professionally fulfilling place to be.”
Group Director
“I have been at the practice for over 10 years now and really value the quality and variety of projects that we get to work on.”
Director
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Apply NowOur philosophy is all about opening doors.
Offering you endless opportunities to progress and contribute. You get to work on interesting projects and with talented colleagues.
And, with our rapid growth, you’re encouraged to help shape how the practice develops. From training and mentoring to wellbeing and CSR – you benefit from a culture that fosters collaboration, creativity and impact.
Every project starts with a conversation.
Let’s discuss your opportunities, constraints and questions.
