Project Architect

Conrad Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Critical illness cover

Life insurance

Job summary

Conrad Consulting is seeking an experienced Project Architect for a lead role in our London team, delivering Education sector schemes from concept through to completion while guiding in-house staff and external sub-consultants.

ARBR/RIBA Chartered status with 5+ years post-qualification, and a strong track record on secondary schools within the DfE framework, are essential, as is excellent client liaison and knowledge of UK legislation.

Qualifications

• Must be ARB/RIBA Chartered with solid post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record delivering Education sector projects, especially Secondary Schools.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development from concept to completed project.
• Manage in-house architectural team and external design consultants.
• Liaise with clients and contractors, ensuring compliance with DfE requirements.

Skills

ARB/RIBA Chartered

5+ years PQE

Education sector experience

DfE framework experience

Secondary school projects

Client liaison

Contractor coordination

ArchiCAD

Revit

UK legislation knowledge

Education

ARB/RIBA Chartered Architect

Tools

ArchiCAD

Revit

Job description

Project ArchitectSalary fully dependent on experiencePermanentCentral London, LondonEducationHealthcareRevitA highly reputable Architectural firm listed amongst the country’s elite in the AJ100 rankings seeks an experienced Project Architect to work upon an array of projects within the Education sector.

Do you want more from your job? Are you looking to become a part of a creative, social and passionate community - working upon stimulating schemes within an energising, supportive and rewarding environment?It’s not too much to ask for….An eminent AJ100 Architectural practice are looking to recruit a talented Project Architect who can demonstrate recent experience operating upon projects that sit within the Department for Education framework.It is important that any Project Architect wanting to be considered for this role should be clearly able to apply skills and knowledge acquired from working within the Education sector - particularly on Secondary School projects. This is a lead role within the London based team and the incoming Project Architect will be expected to perform in a capacity that will involve the management and guidance of other team members - whilst liaising with clients and consultants effectively.

The successful Project Architect will work directly with senior management on the design and development of projects - from concept stage right through to the completion of a project. The role will be as an Architect, both leading an “in house” team of architectural staff and also an external design team comprising sub-consultants for educational schemes.

Project Architect Requirements:

• ARB/RIBA Chartered Architect
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience
• Previous experience within the Education sector - essential
• Recent (2021-25) Department of Education Schools experience on the current DfE Contractors Framework 21
• Demonstrable Secondary School project experience
• Good communications skills - client facing role, experience of the CEM Process.
• Experience of working with Contractor teams on the DfE High Value Band
• Proficiency with ArchiCAD will be highly desirable but those proficient with Revit will also be sought after
• Demonstrable job-running ability
• Sound knowledge of current UK legislation
• Hand‑Drawing/Sketching skills - advantageous
• Full UK Driving licence

A highly attractive salary and benefits package would be on offer to the successful Project Architect (dependent on experience) plus the following benefits:

• Flexible hours & Hybrid working
• Annual bonus
• Generous holiday allowance
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Life insurance

Other benefits include subsidised regular social activities as the company are proud to create an environment that keeps employees happy, energised and motivated.

As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, they also offer support time to undertake professional qualifications and studies meaning that you can really accelerate your career development whilst continuing to increase your project experience.