Leeds Project Architect: Design Lead, Path to Manager

Konker; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Konker Group is seeking a design-focused Project Architect to join its Leeds studio. You will lead projects through the early design stages and guide ambitious ideas through planning, with a supportive technical team handling later stages.

The Leeds office employs around 30 people, with a strong pipeline of local developments and clear progression paths toward Manager or Associate levels. The ideal candidate has solid Revit experience, excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues,

Qualifications

• Experienced Architect with strong design ability and confidence leading projects through planning stages.
• Excellent communication with clients and colleagues; ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Hand sketching skills are an added bonus but not strictly required.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through planning, ensuring high-quality design outcomes.
• Shape schemes from early design to planning approvals with support from the technical team.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive projects forward and win work.

Skills

Strong design ability

Project leadership

Client communication

Hand sketching (bonus)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Konker Group is seeking a design-focused Project Architect to join its Leeds studio. You will lead projects through the early design stages and guide ambitious ideas through planning, with a supportive technical team handling later stages.

The Leeds office employs around 30 people, with a strong pipeline of local developments and clear progression paths toward Manager or Associate levels. The ideal candidate has solid Revit experience, excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues,