Senior Architect

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit  
The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross-sector skills across five key Sectors; Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors. 

Overview of the role

We are looking for a Senior Architect to join our growing architecture team. The architecture team is part of the Buildings Unit within Mott MacDonald and provides services across all project stages on a wide variety of projects.

We have a diverse portfolio of interesting projects in most building typologies where we work with clients across the UK, Europe and globally and cover all aspects of the project life-cycle. This is an exciting opportunity for an Architect to join our team, to work on long-term project opportunities while developing your own career. You'll be part of a growing architecture team, coordinating proactively with other engineering disciplines as well as running projects autonomously.

The successful candidate should be prepared to work principally on UK-based projects across a variety of sectors in the short to medium term, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Spain, the UK and Ireland. As our portfolio of work in Spain continues to grow, the role is expected to evolve to include delivery of Spanish and wider European projects.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of Mott MacDonald's architecture business in Spain, while supporting the delivery of major projects across the UK and Europe.

Candidate specification

The ideal candidate will be degree qualified or equivalent in Architecture with work experience within an Architectural Studio, Engineering Consultancy or similar environment and have suitable experience of running projects as part of a team. The candidate will be creative and confident, with a keen eye for detail, possessing a good working technical knowledge base and able to demonstrate project-running experience, working as part of a multidisciplinary team whilst also coordinating with other design team members.

Essential:

• Qualified Spanish Architect with eligibility to practise in Spain
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience
• Ability to deliver projects from both a design and technical background
• Experience of project delivery, working to deadlines
• Experience of working with Revit and BIM
• Strong understanding of architectural design, technical delivery and multidisciplinary coordination
• Awareness of relevant technical legislation and guidance, including the Código Técnico de la Edificación (CTE), planning requirements and applicable European standards
• Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working within the UK construction industry and familiarity with UK project delivery processes, standards and regulations would be beneficial but is not essential
• Transport sector project experience
• Membership of a recognised professional body (COA or equivalent)

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

Please be advised that offers for this role may be conditional upon completion of background screening checks and, where required by specific projects, obtaining the appropriate level of security clearance.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Competitive annual leave
• Pension scheme 
• Life insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Private medical insurance 
• Optional benefits via salary sacrifice (restaurant voucher/transport card/day care voucher)
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive  
• Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5  
• Annual bonus scheme  
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources 
• Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities 
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Agile working 

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

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