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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is a globally recognised design, engineering, and project management consultancy, and one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary architectural practices. Our Glasgow studio is home to a talented team of Architects, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and Building Surveying professionals delivering projects across sectors including Education, Healthcare, Defence, Energy, Commercial, and Residential.
As a Senior Architect, you will have the opportunity to lead high-profile projects from concept through to completion, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and alongside a national and international network of design professionals. You will play a key role in shaping design outcomes, developing client relationships, and mentoring future talent.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team committed to design excellence, innovation, and professional development. At AtkinsRéalis, you'll be empowered to make a meaningful impact on projects, people, and communities while advancing your career within a globally recognised practice.
Your role
Lead architectural projects through all stages, from concept design to completion.
Provide design and technical leadership across projects of varying scale and complexity.
Manage, mentor, and inspire project teams through strong and inclusive leadership.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and specialist advisors to ensure successful project delivery.
Develop innovative design solutions that respond to client, site, environmental, and contextual requirements.
Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development and new opportunities.
Lead and contribute to bids, proposals, and client presentations.
Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Review project outputs, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement in design quality and delivery.
Work closely with the Studio Lead to support team development, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the growth of the Glasgow practice.
Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-162280
Salary range
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About you
RIBA Part 3 qualified and ARB registered Architect.
Significant experience delivering complex architectural projects across multiple sectors and project stages.
Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, construction methodologies, and technical design.
Proven ability to lead projects from concept through planning, technical design, construction, and completion.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and client relationships.
Strong mentoring and leadership skills with experience supporting the development of junior team members.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and visualisation software such as Enscape or V-Ray.
Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, programmes, and deliverables.
Collaborative, proactive, and design-focused professional committed to delivering high-quality and innovative architectural solutions.
Accredited Conservation Architect status.
Proven track record in business development, bid leadership, and securing new work.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
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.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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