Architect

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC622942

Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 37 (part-time and/or flexible hours considered)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 4 January 2026

We are looking for talented Architects to join our team

The Role:

Based in Winchester, Hampshire County Council's Property Services is a pioneering team with a national reputation for inspirational, practical, and resilient public buildings, winning awards over many years. We are a thriving multi-disciplinary design-led office of some 100 designers with an ever-increasing portfolio of exciting and varied projects.

We are looking for high calibre individuals to join our team and help deliver this work, embracing our commitment to creating quality architecture for the public good.

Joining our team will provide you with an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience, see your projects built and further your professional career. Based in the historic city of Winchester, we are confident you will find Hampshire a great place to live and work.

You can find out more about our work via our website.

What you'll do:

The purpose of the role is to lead the design and delivery of construction projects, providing a service of the highest quality; and to deliver successful projects safely, on time, on budget and with good client feedback.

In this role, you will:

• Provide an architectural service that is high quality, creative and effective, planning, designing, and delivering successful projects safely, on time and budget, with good client feedback.
• Be responsible for the leadership and management of projects typically ranging from £1 to £5 million, including contract administration.
• Lead, coordinate and inspire multi-disciplinary design teams to achieve the efficient and effective delivery of projects and programmes, aligning their progress at all stages and meeting financial fee targets.
• Exercise a balance of design, construction technology and project management to create and deliver appropriate architecture that achieves the client's aims, offers best value, and is fit for purpose.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, users and other stakeholders - sometimes in sensitive and/or challenging situations, to build and maintain positive and productive relationships and achieve successful outcomes.
• Demonstrate and develop a high level of competence, technical and specialist knowledge.
• Support the development of design and construction best practice across Property Services, through your own commitment, initiative and example.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking registered Architects with excellent design skills and proven experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You should have a thorough understanding of statutory requirements such as Health and Safety and Building Regulations, alongside strong knowledge of construction methods and materials.

Confident communication and presentation skills are essential, with the ability to influence and make sound judgements in complex situations. Highly motivated and organised, you'll demonstrate resilience, strong customer focus, and role-model our values.

Experience as a Principal Designer under CDM, together with proficiency in Building Information Modelling (BIM), Revit and AutoCAD is essential.

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and benefits package, please see our website for details: Our Benefits Package.

The Property Services Team at Hampshire work on a wide variety of projects throughout the RIBA Plan of Work stages. Fully supported with your training, we ensure your professional experience is varied, rewarding and a great foundation for your onward architectural career.

Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you'll find world class walking, cycling, sailing and much more. For more information, please go to: Living and Working in Hampshire.

Additional Information:

Architect Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

John Cantwell, Senior Delivery Manager on or

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.