Senior Architect and Design Director

<p><strong>Job Title: Senior Architect and Design Director</strong></p> <p><strong>Location: Solihull, West Midlands</strong></p> <p><strong>Salary: £50-75,000+ DOE</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>About the company:</strong></p> <p>This award-winning design and build practice specialises in creating high-end bespoke residential homes and spaces across the Midlands and surrounding regions. The studio brings together architects, designers, and construction specialists to deliver projects from concept through to completion, offering a fully integrated service that combines architecture, interior design, and construction. With a strong focus on craftsmanship, collaboration, and client relationships, the practice delivers distinctive, design-led homes tailored to each client&#8217;s vision. Working within a close-knit and highly creative studio environment, the team takes pride in producing thoughtful, technically robust architecture and maintaining exceptional standards across every project.</p> <h3 data-section-id="5y7puq" data-start="859" data-end="871">Benefits</h3> <ul> <li data-start="874" data-end="960">Salary ranging between <strong>£50,000-£75,000 per annum</strong> dependant on level role</li> <li data-start="963" data-end="976">Company car</li> <li data-start="979" data-end="1005">Private health insurance</li> <li data-start="1008" data-end="1035">28 days paid annual leave</li> <li data-start="1038" data-end="1086">Company share scheme available after two years</li> <li data-start="1089" data-end="1175">Performance-related bonus scheme linked to revenue generation and networking success</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="14rtalh" data-start="1177" data-end="1193">Daily Duties</h3> <ul> <li data-start="1196" data-end="1303">Lead and manage residential architecture projects from concept through to construction (RIBA Stages 1-5).</li> <li data-start="1306" data-end="1392">Produce and coordinate detailed Revit models, drawings, and technical documentation.</li> <li data-start="1395" data-end="1470">Oversee design development, planning submissions, and technical packages.</li> <li data-start="1473" data-end="1576">Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.</li> <li data-start="1579" data-end="1679">Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high design and technical standard.</li> <li data-start="1682" data-end="1754">Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members where required.</li> <li data-start="1757" data-end="1853">Support the growth of the practice through networking and generating new business opportunities.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="16yhqye" data-start="1855" data-end="1874">Ideal Candidate</h3> <ul> <li data-start="1877" data-end="1980">Experienced Senior Architect and Design Director required, with a strong background in residential architecture.</li> <li data-start="1983" data-end="2083">High End Residential experience would be essential.</li> <li data-start="1983" data-end="2083">Highly proficient in Revit with the ability to produce and coordinate detailed technical packages.</li> <li data-start="2086" data-end="2155">Demonstrated experience delivering projects across RIBA Stages 1-5.</li> <li data-start="2158" data-end="2217">Strong technical, coordination, and communication skills.</li> <li data-start="2220" data-end="2312">Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a collaborative studio environment.</li> <li data-start="2315" data-end="2431" data-is-last-node="">Commercially aware, with the ability to build relationships and generate new revenue opportunities for the practice.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>To apply, please contact KAZ on 01792365003 OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to </strong><a href="mailto:kaz.davies@penguinrecruitment.co.uk">kaz.davies@penguinrecruitment.co.uk</a><strong> I hope to hear from you soon!</strong></p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6T3pzZXMuNDA3NjMuMTEzMDlAcGVuZ3VpbnJlY3J1aXRtZW50LmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif"></p>