We are Hiring

Due to a run of exciting new commissions, I’m hiring a Senior Architect to join Abode Architects in Glasgow.

Position: Senior Architect

Location: Hybrid (Glasgow)

Salary: £40 - 50k (DOE) + bonus

Hours: 35 hour week, flexible by agreement

Apply: info@abode-architects.co.uk

About Abode:

Abode are a boutique, design-led residential practice in Glasgow. We are currently a team of 1 and growing to 2. The studio stays intentionally small so craft, clarity and client focus come first. We create high quality private homes across the Central Belt, including considered extensions, townhouse conversions, careful refurbishments and new low energy builds. We deliver a full service from first ideas to completion on site.

What you will do:

  • Lead several active projects at a time.

  • Work across all RIBA workstages, including acting as Contract Administrator during construction.

  • Lead client meetings, coordinate consultants and issue clear drawing packages.

  • Act as Principal Designer on domestic projects.

  • Attend site and handle real world issues in a calm, practical and efficient way.

How we work:

  • Hybrid working: mix of office (Glasgow) and home, agreed together.

  • Hours: 35hr week. Overtime avoided where possible.

  • Clients: mostly homeowners and property developers.

  • Continuous improvement: Kaizen sessions focused on efficiency, service and quality.

  • Onboarding and development: regular 1:1s with clear goals & expectations.

  • Travel: driving licence essential. Frequent visits to client homes and sites across the Central Belt.

You will fit if:

  • Minimum 5 years post-registration experience with the ARB.

  • Revit used day to day for 3+ years on live projects.

  • Open to change and continuous improvement.

  • Bring initiative and a systems mindset to help grow the practice.

  • Extensive experience of Planning and Building Warrant in Scotland.

  • Agile and clear communicator with clients and contractors.

  • Experience with SBCC or JCT traditional contract administration.

  • Able to create 3D visualisations is a plus. We currently use Lumion.

Software:

Essentials

  • Revit: 3+ years of day to day use

  • AutoCAD: 5+ years

  • SketchUp: 5+ years

  • InDesign: 5+ years

  • Photoshop: 5+ years

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

Useful

  • Lumion

  • Canva

Package:

  • Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.

  • Performance based annual bonus.

  • 30 days total leave each year (> than statutory minimum).

  • Above statutory pension with 5% employer contribution.

  • Private health care.

  • Structured CPD programme.

How to apply:

Email your CV, a short portfolio, and a covering letter to info@abode-architects.co.uk.

In your letter, explain why you are a good fit for Abode, touching on a challenging situation and how you handled it, what you value in private home design, and how you manage day to day workload and keep standards high.

Process:

Phone call > in person first interview > in person final interview > offer.

Notes:

Abode are an equal opportunities employer. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: none. Interviews will be held as and when suitable candidates apply.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE