Requirements
Requires a degree in Architecture or a related field, current ARB registration, and at least 7 years of post-qualification experience. Proficiency in BIM Level 2 software and knowledge of Northern Ireland Planning and Building Regulations are essential.
Job Description
Are you an experienced Architect ready to take the lead on shaping the future of a large and complex estate?
We’re looking for a talented Lead Architect to join our team and play a key role in developing estate strategies, site masterplans, feasibility studies and future capital projects across Northern Ireland.
Working closely with the Estate Strategy and Planning Manager, you’ll lead exciting large-scale projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders, and help drive the modernisation and decarbonisation of the estate.
🔑 What you’ll be doing:
• Leading the development of estate strategies and site masterplans
• Managing feasibility studies, project dossiers and future project blueprints
• Delivering Functional Suitability Assessments to inform estate planning
• Managing in-house architectural resources and external Integrated Design Teams
• Providing architectural expertise for business cases, commercial bids and capital projects
• Managing budgets, design fees, resources and change control
• Ensuring projects meet current legislation, regulations and the RIBA Plan of Work
• Supporting the modernisation and decarbonisation of a significant estate
🎓 What we’re looking for:
✔️ A degree and relevant postgraduate or professional qualification in Architecture, Planning, Surveying, Estate Management or a related built environment discipline.
✔️ Current ARB registration
✔️ Minimum 7 years’ post-qualification experience
✔️ Experience in estate strategy, asset planning and site master planning
✔️ Strong experience managing projects across all RIBA work stages
✔️ Knowledge of Northern Ireland Planning and Building Regulations
✔️ Experience managing budgets, resources and project delivery
✔️ Knowledge of BIM Level 2 and architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD and SketchUp
✔️ Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
✔️ Willingness to travel throughout Northern Ireland
RIBA Chartered Membership is desirable.
💼 What’s in it for you?
📅 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 08:00–17:00
💰 Competitive salary + bonus
🎁 Sodexo rewards and benefits, including:
✨ Mental health and wellbeing support
✨ Employee Assistance Programme
✨ 24/7 virtual GP and lifestyle benefits
✨ Discounts for you and your family
✨ Financial tools and retirement planning
✨ Cycle to Work scheme
✨ Paid volunteering day
🔐 Please note: Successful candidates must have lived continuously in the UK for the past five years and be willing and able to complete the required security clearance and vetting process.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, lead high-profile projects and help shape the future of an important estate across Northern Ireland.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a high volume of applications is received.
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About Sodexo
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the leader in Food and Services, shaping better everyday experiences at every moment in life: work, heal, learn and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. With its services, Sodexo meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, Bloomberg France 40, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices. Sodexo Key figures: 24.1 billion euros Fiscal 2025 consolidated revenues 426,000 employees as at August 31, 2025 #2 France-based private employer worldwide 43 countries 80 million consumers served daily 8.3 billion euros in market capitalization (as at October 22, 2025)
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