To provide strategic architectural leadership for the University's capital development programme, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, innovative and financially viable projects across the University estate.

The postholder will act as the University's senior architectural advisor, leading the architectural vision, design quality, planning strategy and technical assurance of all major capital projects from inception through to completion and post-occupancy evaluation.

The role will champion excellence in design, sustainability, accessibility, smart campus principles and user experience, ensuring all developments support the University's Strategic Plan, Estate Strategy and Net Zero ambitions.

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.

Interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 3 September 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Chris Luff at Chris.Luff@port.ac.uk

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
Generous pension scheme.
Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Staff wellbeing programmes.
Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
Discounted learning.
Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
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Salary Information:

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

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