Architect

P+HS Architects

Leeds

On-site

GBP 335,000 - 502,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Professional fees paid

Health and wellbeing scheme

Profit share scheme

Job summary

P+HS Architects is seeking an experienced Architect to deliver high quality healthcare and residential projects in Leeds. You will be involved from early design through delivery, collaborating with clients and consultants to shape thoughtful architecture.

The role emphasizes client relationships, technical delivery, and adherence to QA and standards. The ideal candidate will have ARB/RIBA Part 3, strong design and presentation skills, and proficiency in Revit and common software.

Qualifications

Track record of leading architecture projects.
Excellent client relationship skills.
Completion of RIBA Part 3 with ARB registration or willingness to become Chartered.
Strong design, visualization and graphics skills.
Strong written, verbal, and graphical presentation skills.
Broad range of technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

Understand the fee and scope of services for each project.
Build and maintain excellent client relationships.
Plan resources against project programme and deliverables.
Ensure QA procedures and key deliverables are met at each stage.
Address project issues promptly and to client satisfaction.
Manage planning and Building Regulation approvals.
Maintain updates on progress and fee expenditure with Team Leaders/Project Director.
Prepare drawings, schedules and specifications; produce visuals and models.
Provide competent design solutions and adhere to standards.
Research building design, legislation and codes when needed.
Liaise with clients and provide informed architectural advice.
Collaborate with colleagues to meet client expectations.

Skills

Leading projects

Client relationships

RIBA Part 3

Design visuals

Presentation skills

Technical knowledge

Software proficiency

Revit proficiency

Education

RIBA Part 3 / ARB registration

Tools

Autodesk

Adobe

Office

Job description

Job Description

About Us

At P+HS Architects, our passion lies in creating spaces that enhance people’s lives.

For over 40 years, we’ve brought energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to every project we undertake, whatever the scale or sector.

Our primary expertise is in designing for people, with a particular focus on the residential and healthcare sectors. Our work includes affordable housing, private homes, specialist living for older adults, acute healthcare, integrated care, and mental health environments.

We champion accessible routes into architecture, run STEAM outreach initiatives to promote diversity in the profession, and donate our time and expertise to local charities. Health and wellbeing are central to our practice.

We’re an ambitious and growing practice constantly challenging ourselves to seek personal and professional growth. Our commitment to enhancing people’s lives extends to our employees creating a great place to work, with employee development at our heart, supporting our team to grow rewarding careers while delivering work they care about.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced, passionate and purpose-driven Architect to join our talented team, delivering high quality healthcare and residential projects that positively impact people’s lives and communities.

You’ll be involved from early design through to delivery, shaping thoughtful, well resolved architecture in close collaboration with clients and consultant teams.

Job Requirements

A track record of leading Architecture Projects

Brilliant client relationship skills

Completion of a RIBA Part 3 course of education, with ARB registration. RIBA Chartered Membership, or willingness to become a RIBA Chartered Member.

Strong design, visualisation, and graphics skills.

Strong written, verbal, and graphical presentation skills.

Broad range of technical knowledge.

Proficiency in common software packages (e.g. Autodesk, Adobe, Office) is desirable.

Ability to use Autodesk Revit to a reasonable standard is desirable, but transferable skills from other 3D drawing packages are also considered relevant.

Job Responsibilities

Project management including:

Understanding the agreed fee and scope of services.

Building and maintaining brilliant relationships with the client

Plan resource needs against project programme and deliverables.

Ensure Practice QA procedures are followed, including key deliverables at each Stage.

Ensure project issues are dealt with in a timely manner, to the client’s satisfaction.

Manage the progress of any required statutory approvals, including Planning and Building Regulation requirements.

Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders and Project Director to provide updates on project progress and fee expenditure.

Technical delivery including:

Preparation of drawings, schedules and specifications

Production of presentation material, including graphics, documents, visuals and models

Provide competent design solutions to problems

Adhere to agreed practice procedures, templates, Quality Assurance and technical standards

Deal with client queries and elevate when required.

Be prepared to research aspects of building design, legislation, and codes of practice.

Apply sound knowledge of building design, legislation, and codes of practice when relevant to a project.

Liaise with clients and provide informed architectural advice.

Communicating and building effective relationships including:

Seeking help from colleagues when required, to maintain progress on projects

Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to ensure client expectations are met

Be clear and professional in all verbal and written communications

Participate in Team and practice meetings

Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders and colleagues.

Diversity and Inclusion

At P+HS, our commitment to enhancing lives extends to our people. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

We aim to create a welcoming, fair, and supportive interview process. Please let us know if you have any requirements or adjustments, we’re happy to accommodate.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows that women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodiverse people, and those from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. At P+HS, we value potential and attitude as much as experience.

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