Associate Architect

Hunter Dunning; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned architectural practice in Manchester is seeking an experienced Associate Architect. The role involves leading heritage and conservation projects throughout all RIBA stages while managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong design skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and project management. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £56,000 along with various benefits, including flexible working and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Yearly bonus

Private medical cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Optional healthcare cashback

Qualifications

• Part III qualified in architecture with at least 10 years of experience.
• Strong experience with historic buildings and conservation projects.
• Proven project management and bid-winning skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver heritage and conservation schemes across all RIBA stages.
• Manage and guide team members through various projects.
• Support Senior Associates in project execution.

Skills

Part III qualified with a minimum of 10 years of experience

Strong experience working on listed and historical buildings

Excellent design and technical knowledge

Understanding of UK building and planning regulations

Project management experience

AutoCAD skills

Revit skills

Education

Part III qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

NBS

Job description

Associate Architect Job in Manchester

available with an AJ100 practice in Manchester! You will be joining a dedicated team to work on conservation and heritage schemes throughout all RIBA stages. This role offers a range of benefits, hybrid working and a salary of up to £56,000!

Our client, an award-winning practice with over 280 people across 11 UK offices, is renowned for planning, heritage consultancy, building surveying, conservation, and contemporary architecture. Founded in the 1940s, they’ve worked with public bodies, trusts, developers, and private clients, delivering sensitive restoration projects and bold modern designs in historic contexts.

Role & Responsibilities

• To join a dedicated team to work on and deliver heritage and conservation schemes across all RIBA stages in Manchester
• Manage and guide your own team throughout projects
• To be involved in new business development and winning work for the studio
• Work within a team and support Senior Associates on each project.

Required Skills & Experience

• Part III qualified with a minimum of 10 years of experience
• AABC or RIBA SCA / CA accreditation desirable
• Strong experience working on listed and historical buildings
• Excellent design and technical knowledge
• Experience in delivering projects throughout all project stages
• Have a strong understanding of the UK building and planning regulations
• Proven experience across all RIBA stages
• Strong experience in business development and work winning, including bidding
• Project management and project running experience
• AutoCAD skills are essential, and Revit and NBS are very desirable
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

What you get back

• £45,500 – £56,000
• 1 days working from home per week
• Flexible working hours
• Growth within the practice, including training and development
• City centre office
• 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days with service
• Life assurance
• Yearly bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care vouchers
• Optional healthcare cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.