Project Architect

Thinking Buildings Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thinking Buildings Ltd seeks a Project Architect to lead diverse and high-value projects including educational facilities and luxury homes. This role requires a skilled architect with approximately 5 years of experience, a passion for design excellence, and the ambition to shape the future of the practice. Candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment that values creativity and sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Time off on the last Friday of the month

Qualifications

• UK based Architect with around 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in educational or commercial architecture.
• Ambitious person with strong design focus and keen on sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and run a range of projects, from concept to completion.
• Mentor junior staff members and work collaboratively with the team.
• Manage travel between offices and sites as needed.

Skills

Design skills

Strong communication skills

CAD capability

BIM capability

Contract administration

General software skills

Tools

NBS software

ArchiCAD

MS Office

Google Workspace

Photoshop

Job description

Project Architect

What You’ll Do
You’ll take the lead and run a wide range of projects - we design multi-million-pound education projects, modern sporting facilities, and high-end, one-off houses and homes, to name a few. You’ll guide projects from concept to completion, mentor junior staff members, and be a trusted part of our team. Our Project Architect won’t only be highly capable and technically sharp, but will also thrive on collaboration, take ownership, and want to make a meaningful impact. Some travel will be needed between offices and sites.

About You
You’re a UK based Architect with around 5 years post-qualification experience in the UK and can show us you’ve got the necessary skills. You are design focussed with excellent design skills, and can deliver high calibre results. You’re also personable, hands-on, curious, and generous with your experience. We're looking for someone with ambition and vision — someone who not only wants to grow with us, but has the enthusiasm to help shape and influence the future direction of the business.

You have:

• A proven track record in educational or commercial architecture
• An instinct for great, high quality design paired with solid technical knowledge
• Contract admin (JCT traditional) experience
• Collaboration experience in both leading and supporting roles
• CAD and BIM capability (bonus points for ArchiCAD)
• Strong communication skills
• General software skills (MS Office, Google Workspace, Photoshop etc)
• Competent use of NBS software
• A full UK driving licence and your own car

Bonus points if you:

• Are passionate about low energy design or sustainability
• Have experience of high end residential projects
• Bring other skills, such as heritage, conservation or digital presentation (e.g. Photoshop, PowerPoint)

Join a Practice That Thinks Differently
At Thinking Buildings, we don’t just design buildings — we shape spaces that people love. We’re a close-knit team of 10, passionate about creativity, sustainability, and thoughtful architecture that balances beauty with function. Most of our clients come through repeat commissions or word of mouth — a testament to the care and creativity we put into every project.

How We Work
We combine remote work with flexible in-person collaboration. You’ll co-work with your local team once or twice a week and work from home the rest of the time. We stay connected with regular virtual catch-ups as well as in person team social events, and we take the last Friday of the month off (if targets are met — and they usually are).

Our Values
We value clear thinking and strive for excellence. We also enjoy challenging the norm with a progressive mindset, craft beautiful outcomes, and stay approachable always.

Sound like your kind of place? Then we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Now - Apply Direct – No recruitment agencies
Email - [e-mail] with:

• A short note on why this role and our practice appeal to you
• Your current employment status and notice period
• Your CV and portfolio