Senior Architect – Birmingham

About the role

Corstorphine & Wright is seeking a Senior Architect to join its Birmingham studio. You will lead design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of building projects, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept through construction documentation.
• Produce detailed architectural drawings by hand and using BIM and CAD software.
• Manage project teams, ensuring deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers and technologists.
• Liaise with planning authorities, building control and other statutory bodies.
• Develop project briefs, adapt designs to changing circumstances and resolve design challenges.
• Undertake site visits, attend client and consultant meetings and represent the practice professionally.

Required profile

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High creativity and strong conceptual design capability.
• Proven experience delivering projects using CAD and BIM.
• Strong organisational, project‑management and planning abilities.
• Leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of environmental, social and regulatory considerations.

Required skills

• BIM
• CAD

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Life assurance, bonus scheme and Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Support for professional development and work‑life balance.