Architect

Recruit Build; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is searching for a Project Architect to lead the design and architectural development of care projects. You will manage the design process from planning through all RIBA stages, fostering high-quality solutions and mentoring junior staff. This role offers an opportunity to impact significant care developments, providing a competitive salary up to £55,000, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits. Join us to shape the future of care and retirement living designs.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Car allowance

Birthday day off

26 days holiday

Healthcare scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience leading architectural projects from concept to completion.
• Extensive experience preparing planning applications and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architectural development of care projects.
• Chair design and site meetings with clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Mentor junior team members to shape high-quality designs.

Skills

Strong design and technical skills

Project management skills

Mentoring junior architects

Proficiency in Revit / BIM

Collaborative mindset

Education

Fully qualified architect (RIBA Part 3)

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

The Company:

This is a leading developer of cutting-edge care homes and retirement living across the UK, with offices near Leeds. Known for its ambitious growth and high-quality developments, the company is now building an in-house design team to drive architectural and technical innovation for its care developments – moving away from external architectural practices and taking full creative control.

The Role:

We are looking for a Project Architect to join at an exciting stage of growth. You'll lead the design and architectural development of our care projects, managing the design process from planning through all RIBA stages, chairing design and site meetings, and acting as the key interface between clients, contractors, and consultants.

Working closely with our Development and Land teams, you'll also mentor junior team members and help shape high-quality, deliverable schemes. You will have the chance to work from concept to completion, making a real impact on the company's portfolio of care and retirement living developments.

What We're Looking For:

• Fully qualified architect (RIBA Part 3) with professional registration (ARB)
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience
• Proven experience leading architectural projects from concept to completion
• Strong design and technical skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality, practical solutions
• Extensive experience preparing planning applications, building regulations, and construction documentation
• Proficiency in Revit / BIM and understanding of BIM strategy
• Experience managing projects up to £10M, preferably in accommodation or care-based sectors
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring junior architects
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-focused mindset

Why This Role Is Special:

• Join the company at a pivotal time of growth, helping to build and shape an internal design team
• Lead architectural projects from concept to completion
• Mentor and develop junior staff, influencing the next generation of architectural talent
• Work on exciting, high-quality care developments with a company committed to innovation

What's in It for You:

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 + car allowance + benefits
• Birthday day off + 26 days holiday
• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
• Free on-site parking
• Healthcare scheme and wellbeing support
• Career development opportunities in a fast-growing, forward-thinking company

This is not just another job—it's a chance to join a dynamic, innovative business and make your mark on the UK's care and retirement living landscape.