Architect jobs in Pontefract

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per year dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Otley, West Yorkshire
Benefits: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, and other benefits.

Join our dynamic multi-disciplinary organisation as a Senior Architect where you'll have the opportunity be a part of a driven team of architects and lead on a variety of commissions and projects at Align Property Services.

Who We Are

Our team is built on exceptional talent and a commitment to excellence, with standout individuals driving innovation and quality in everything we do. This includes one of our talented Architectural Technologists, who was recognised nationally as the 2025 National Winner of the Women in Property National Student Awards, highlighting the calibre and potential within our team.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we’re one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England. Our collaborative, forward thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:

• Architecture & Sustainability
• Building Surveying & Project Management
• Civil, Structural, Highways & Drainage Engineering
• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Quantity Surveying & CDM
• Transport Planning, Bridges & Estate Management

From small scale surveys to multi-million-pound developments, including schools, fire stations, care homes, and heritage buildings, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there’s never been a better time to join us.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Architect

You'll liaise with clients and coordinate the design team, manage project-related fees, appointments, expenditures, and third-party engagements. Your role will involve producing Feasibility, Planning, Building Regulation, and Construction information, as well as creating schedules of work and specifications using NBS software. Other responsibilities include site visits for meetings, inspections, and surveys.

You will carry out designer duties in compliance with current CDM regulations, and act as Principal Designer for Building Regulations in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Additionally, you'll promote sustainability initiatives to help clients meet their carbon reduction goals, attend client and contractor meetings as needed, and ensure all work adheres to defined business processes, standards, and timelines.

What we’re looking for

• RIBA Part I, II & III qualifications plus ARB registration with significant post qualification experience as a Chartered Architect (ARB) working on UK projects.
• A RIBA Membership would be desirable.
• Demonstratable experience across all RIBA Plan of Work Stages
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and completes tasks using own judgement, supervising others as required.
• Experience of working closely with other disciplines to produce coordinated deliverables.
• A general understanding of JCT (Traditional / D&B) and NEC contracts is essential.
• Strong IT proficiency and presentation skills including the use of Revit, AutoCad, MS Project
• A keen eye for detail and a careful and accurate approach.
• Good organisation skills, with good commercial acumen and upholding of professional standards.
• Hold a Full UK driving licence.

For a full outline of the roles and responsibilities associated with this role, please review the job description
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What we can offer you

When you join Align, you will join a team of professionals who feel rewarded for the work they do. Operating in a friendly and professional environment, we want to provide the training and resources to succeed and thrive in your role. Our people are not just numbers, everyone is crucial to the vital services we provide, and we treat everyone in our teams with respect and complete support.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• A competitive salary between £45,000- £60,000 per year dependent on your skills and experience.
• Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
• Hybrid and a flexible approach to working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development through varying project work.
A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you
• on shopping, days out, or nights in.
• Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the short application form and submit your CV. If you have any questions or wish to discuss the role please do reach out to our Recruitment Partner, Devon on devon.lowe@northyorks.gov.uk or 07720869014.

Submitting a short portfolio up to 10 pages would be an advantage. Please ensure that you do not include links to external websites or downloads due to security restrictions

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 15th November 2026

Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.