Project architect

Househam Henderson; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid professional subscriptions

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Belfast is seeking experienced project architects to join their international team. The role offers a hybrid working model, emphasizing collaboration and project leadership across commercial sectors including data centres and logistics. Candidates should have a strong design sensibility, excellent technical skills, and a minimum of eight years of relevant experience. A proactive attitude and proficiency in design software like Revit and AutoCAD are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years' experience in a relevant sector.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team and client meetings.
• Supervise and mentor project team members.
• Communicate resource needs to account managers.

Skills

Strong design sensibility

Technical skill

Collaborative mindset

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient in Revit

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in MS Office

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants. If you enjoy working in a collaborative and multicultural environment and are looking to advance your career, we’re looking for experienced and enthusiastic project architects to join our growing international practice, World Architecture firm, in Belfast.

We offer a hybrid approach to working, three days a week in the office and two days a week working from home. Core Hours 9.30am – 3pm. This is in line with our flexible working policy. A large proportion of our work is based in the UK, so candidates need to be willing and able to travel to these locations for site visits as required.

This role would suit an experienced architect, but applications are also welcomed from other relevant professional backgrounds, including architectural technologists and designers.

Benefits

• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Biannual appraisals
• Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to take sabbaticals
• Increased annual leave with length of service
• Paid eye tests
• Workplace pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid employee referral scheme
• Paid professional subscriptions related to the role

The role

As a project architect at Hyphen, you’ll typically be engaged on a major client account, working with a range of stakeholders (both in and outside the business), and managing a project team.

You will take ownership of projects (under the guidance of an associate) from early concept stage through to completion, ensuring design integrity, technical accuracy and smooth co‑ordination across teams and stakeholders. Most of our projects are in the commercial sectors of data centres, logistics, offices, retail and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the design team and client meetings
• Maintain day-to-day client projects
• Supervise and mentor project team member
• Responsible for all aspects of Hyphen’s technical service delivery for the project duration
• Communicating resource needs to account managers and associates
• Maintenance of the project Quality Control System

Your Skills And Experience

• Someone with a proactive, hands‑on approach who brings strong design sensibility, technical skill and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work independently, taking responsibility for decisions on fast‑paced rollout projects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident in a client‑facing role with the ability to build and nurture strong relationships
• A minimum of eight years’ experience, preferably across all project work stages in a relevant sector
• A good understanding of UK project delivery processes, including building regulations, CDM, principal designer duties (Building Safety Act), and planning requirements
• Strong design skills and technical knowledge and proficient in reviewing and checking technical submissions
• Solid working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and MS Office
• Excellent team working skills and a positive, pro‑active attitude
• Great organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple project demands confidently, prioritise task and meet deadlines
• Fluent in written and spoken English (proficiency in one or more additional languages would also be advantageous)
• Track record of working with client design standards is advantageous

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Hyphen welcomes applications from candidates who plan to move to Ireland or the UK from other countries in the near future. Before applying, you should verify that you have the immediate right to work in the UK.