Architectural Lead
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/1750232/159296
- Location: Belfast
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: Competitive salary plus Sodexo benefits
- Closing date: 21 July 2026
About the role
- 40 hours per week
- Monday - Friday (08:00–17:00)
- Competitive Salary, plus bonus
- Sodexo rewards and benefits
Job Introduction
We are seeking an experienced Architectural Lead to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of a large and complex estate across Northern Ireland.
Working closely with the Estate Strategy and Planning Manager, you will lead the development of estate strategies, site masterplans, feasibility studies and project blueprints, ensuring projects are delivered in line with strategic objectives, governance requirements and industry best practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated architect who enjoys working on diverse, large scale projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
What you’ll do
- Support the development and implementation of the client's Estate Strategy.
- Lead the preparation of site masterplans, feasibility studies and project dossiers.
- Manage and deliver a programme of Functional Suitability assessments, using this information to inform estate planning
- Manage in house architectural resources, including Architectural Technologists and Graduate staff.
- Coordinate and manage external Integrated Design Teams.
- Develop and maintain project blueprints to support the delivery of future capital projects.
- Provide architectural input into business cases, estate planning and commercial bids.
- Review and develop design standards and guidance documentation.
- Manage architectural budgets, design fees, resources and change control.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Ensure all projects comply with current legislation, regulations and the RIBA Plan of Work.
- Contribute to the modernisation and decarbonisation of the estate.
What you bring:
Essential
- Degree and Postgraduate qualification (Diploma or MSc) in Architecture.
- Current registration with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
- A minimum of 7 years' post qualification experience.
- Working knowledge of Northern Ireland Planning Regulations.
- Working knowledge of Northern Ireland Building Regulations.
- Experience in estate strategy, asset planning and site master planning.
- Experience managing architectural projects through all RIBA work stages.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience managing budgets, resources and project delivery.
- Proficiency in architectural software such as Revit (preferred), AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2.
- Full willingness to travel throughout Northern Ireland.
Please note successful candidates must have lived continuously in the UK for the past five years and must be willing and able to undergo the required security clearance and vetting process.
Desirable
- Chartered Membership of RIBA.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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KEY BENEFITS
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
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Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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