Project Architect

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited; Crewe by Farndon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday

Bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working after established

Free onsite parking

Business mileage paid at 45p per mile

Travel and overnight expenses covered

Varied nationwide project portfolio

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire is seeking a Project Architect to join a specialist architectural and property consultancy. You will manage bespoke residential projects from initial client engagement through to completion.

The role offers hybrid working after establishment, with opportunities for project ownership and nationwide travel across the UK. The position is permanent and office-based initially.

Qualifications

• Strong background within residential architecture, ideally within a small or medium-sized practice or consultancy.
• Planning and Building Regulations experience is essential.
• Proven experience taking residential projects beyond the technical stages and through construction.
• Experience dealing directly with private residential clients.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and technical detailing.
• Comfortable liaising directly with contractors and resolving issues on site.
• Contract Administration experience would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with valuations or wider project management duties would be beneficial but isn't essential.
• Excellent communication skills with a personable and consultative approach.
• Adaptable and comfortable dealing with clients and professional stakeholders at different levels.
• Willing to travel to projects throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage bespoke residential projects from initial client engagement through to completion.
• Undertake site surveys and develop initial design proposals.
• Prepare and submit planning applications.
• Produce detailed technical drawings and Building Regulations packages.
• Liaise directly with private clients throughout the design and construction process.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and other professional stakeholders.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Assist with contractor selection, tender reviews and appointments.
• Undertake regular site visits and monitor construction works.
• Provide Contract Administration and project management throughout the construction phase.
• Assist with valuations and certification where required.
• Manage project quality, programme and client expectations through to completion.
• Travel to projects across the UK, typically undertaking 1-2 site visits or surveys per week.

Job description

Position: Project Architect

Location: Holmes Chapel, Cheshire

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)

Working Arrangement: Office Based Initially / Hybrid Once Established

Employment Type: Permanent

A Project Architect is required to join a specialist architectural and property consultancy based in Holmes Chapel. The practice delivers bespoke residential projects across the UK, creating high-quality homes and adaptations tailored around the individual requirements of private clients. Working within a close-knit team of approximately 16 people, the successful candidate will gain significantly more project ownership than is typically available within a larger architectural practice.

This is a particularly varied role where you will have the opportunity to manage residential projects from initial client contact and survey through planning, Building Regulations and construction to completion. You will work directly with private clients, contractors and other professional stakeholders, taking genuine responsibility for project delivery while receiving support from an experienced Head of Department.

Project Architect Salary & Benefits

• Salary £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Holiday entitlement increases by 1 day per year of service, up to 25 days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Hybrid working available once established within the team.
• Free onsite parking.
• Business mileage paid at 45p per mile.
• All required business travel and overnight expenses covered.
• Varied nationwide project portfolio.
• Excellent opportunity to gain genuine start-to-finish project experience.

Project Architect Job Overview

• Manage bespoke residential projects from initial client engagement through to completion.
• Undertake site surveys and develop initial design proposals.
• Prepare and submit planning applications.
• Produce detailed technical drawings and Building Regulations packages.
• Liaise directly with private clients throughout the design and construction process.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and other professional stakeholders.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Assist with contractor selection, tender reviews and appointments.
• Undertake regular site visits and monitor construction works.
• Provide Contract Administration and project management throughout the construction phase.
• Assist with valuations and certification where required.
• Manage project quality, programme and client expectations through to completion.
• Travel to projects across the UK, typically undertaking 1-2 site visits or surveys per week.

Project Architect Job Requirements

• Strong background within residential architecture, ideally within a small or medium-sized practice or consultancy.
• Planning and Building Regulations experience is essential.
• Proven experience taking residential projects beyond the technical stages and through construction.
• Experience dealing directly with private residential clients.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and technical detailing.
• Comfortable liaising directly with contractors and resolving issues on site.
• Contract Administration experience would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with valuations or wider project management duties would be beneficial but isn't essential.
• Excellent communication skills with a personable and consultative approach.
• Adaptable and comfortable dealing with clients and professional stakeholders at different levels.
• Willing to travel to projects throughout the UK.