Senior Architect

Location: Somerset

Salary: 38-45,000 DOE

A forward-thinking, design-led architectural practice is seeking a talented Senior Architect to join its ambitious and friendly studio near the Exmoor coast, Somerset. Working across bespoke private residential and cultural projects, you will have the opportunity to lead schemes from concept to completion in some of the UK's most beautiful settings, including National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is a chance to bring your creativity, technical expertise, and passion for sustainable, context-driven architecture to a supportive and collaborative team that values both design excellence and a work-life balance. As an Employee Ownership Trust, the practice also offers engagement in shaping its future, alongside the potential for additional rewards linked to performance.

Benefits:

Opportunity to lead your own projects from concept to completion
Collaborative and supportive studio culture with a strong design ethos
Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance
Additional rewards through the Employee Ownership Trust model
Work in beautiful, inspiring landscapes and heritage settings

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and delivery of bespoke residential and cultural projects across all RIBA Stages
Drive high-quality outcomes in both contemporary and conservation-led architecture
Provide guidance and mentorship to team members
Engage with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure smooth project delivery
Contribute to the practice's ethos of sustainability, problem-solving, and design excellence

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Several years' post-Part 3 UK experience across all RIBA stages
A strong portfolio demonstrating design and technical skills
Experience in adaptive reuse, sustainable construction, and energy-efficient design
Excellent organisational, client-facing, and team collaboration skills
A passion for working with historic buildings and sensitive contexts
Experience with Vectorworks, Adobe Suite, and NBS Building software (training available)
Appreciation of rural and coastal landscapes, with enthusiasm for working in National Parks and AONBs
Fresh ideas and perspectives to contribute to a growing and ambitious practice

To apply, please call KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) I hope to hear from you soon!