Senior Architect

Join Our Team as a Senior Architect!

Are you ready to take your architectural career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Senior Architect to join our dynamic Architectural team in the vibrant city of Liverpool.

About the Role

This is not just any role; it’s a key leadership position within Kier Design's expanding Architecture team. You’ll have the chance to lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects across a diverse portfolio. From concept to completion, you’ll ensure high-quality design, commercial performance, and successful delivery on site.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Architect, you will:

• Lead the delivery of complex architectural projects across all RIBA stages.
• Own commercial performance, including budget, programme, and resourcing.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and manage team resources in line with project workload forecasts.
• Oversee concept and detailed design production, including presentations.
• Administer contracts (JCT/NEC) and support delivery through to site.
• Drive bids, feasibility studies, and planning applications to win work.
• Support, mentor, and lead architects across the team.
• Build client relationships, generate new opportunities, and promote Kier Design.

Are You the Right Fit?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced: An architect ready to step into a leadership role within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Confident: Skilled in leading design teams and delivering projects across all stages of the RIBA Plan of Work.
• Commercially Aware: Possessing strong financial, technical, and time management skills.
• Passionate: Committed to mentoring and developing others within a high-performing team.
• Representational: Comfortable representing Architecture at a national level and driving design strategy.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you have:

• Excellent architectural design capability with strong technical detailing.
• Proven experience leading and managing design teams.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, procurement, and project delivery.
• Experience in contract administration, site delivery, and project management.
• Advanced BIM capability using Revit / Autodesk.
• Demonstrable experience across all stages of the RIBA Plan of Work.

At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferrable skills. Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply and have a chat!

Working Conditions

Location: Liverpool
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (some flexibility available)
Salary: Starting from £40,000 per annum

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of our team!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll #joinkier!