Senior Architect

AtkinsRéalis are looking to recruit innovative architects and designers to be part of our Glasgow office‑based Scotland & the North architectural practice. Our diverse, highly skilled, passionate designers are unified with a belief – good design can positively transform people's lives. As a RIBA Registered Practice, we employ over 450 architectural staff across the UK working on projects across the globe.

We have over 25 architectural staff in our Glasgow office with particular expertise in Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence and Residential. The team includes Architects, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects and Building Surveying professionals ranging from graduates to senior professionals and directors. Supporting, training and mentoring our staff is paramount to keeping AtkinsRéalis at the forefront of design and innovation.

Your role

- Lead projects by providing design and technical leadership for major projects.

- Manage and inspire a team through strong and inclusive leadership.

- Sustain and develop relationships with existing and new clients.

- Ensure design responses are pragmatic and respond to the client brief whilst respecting the opportunities and constraints that each site affords, through climate, context and culture.

- Continue to develop designs that are firmly rooted with a strong narrative and that seek to enhance our reputation.

- Report on activity and analysis of feedback and success factors.

- Develop the design culture and capability of our multi‑disciplinary design team(s).

Qualifications

- RIBA Part 3 qualification and ARB registration, with strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction types.

- Proven track record across multiple sectors—preferably Education, Health, Defence, Residential, and Public—working directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

- Ability to manage projects from concept through detailed design to completion, including compliance and key detail development; accredited Conservation Architect preferred but not essential.

- Skilled in Revit, Adobe Suite, Enscape or V‑Ray, AutoCAD, and familiar with NBS specification and UK construction methodologies.

- Consistent experience delivering projects of varying scale and complexity, managing roles, packages, budgets, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and consultants.

- Strong ability to prepare high‑quality design deliverables and present effectively to clients and stakeholders.

- Support and coach Part 1 and Part 2 staff, driving design quality and contributing to team and leadership development.

- Organised, detail‑oriented, efficient under pressure, flexible, self‑motivated, collaborative, and passionate about design excellence.

- Proven ability to develop client relationships, secure new business, and lead bids to support market growth.

- Actively involved in successful delivery of secured projects and proactive in supporting studio leadership.

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Benefits

- Competitive salaries and employee rewards.

- Brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.

- Myriad opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

- Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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