Project Architect

Pick Everard; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Career development

CSR opportunities

26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare, life assurance and

Healthcare cash plan

Stakeholder pension

Professional subscriptions

Employee Discount Scheme

Eyecare Scheme

Wellbeing support and EAP

Job summary

Pick Everard is seeking an experienced Architect to join our architectural team across multiple offices in London, Nottingham or Bristol. You will lead design and delivery across education, custodial, health, and public sectors, contributing from early design through to delivery on a major future-prisons framework and other projects.

You will work across RIBA stages, collaborate with clients and consultants, and guide junior team members while developing design and technical skills.

Qualifications

• RIBA Part 3 qualification and ARB registration are essential.
• Post-qualification experience delivering projects in a consultancy or architectural practice.
• Strong knowledge of Revit and ability to produce high-quality technical outputs.
• Excellent communication with clients, consultants and project teams.
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach with a passion for great design.
• Experience in custodial sector and knowledge of sustainable design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support development of design solutions, detailing, specifications and project coordination under senior supervision.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and contractors to drive delivery.
• Attend design reviews, meetings and coordination workshops.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Guide and support junior team members to foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Strong communication skills

Proactive and enthusiastic

Sustainable design mindset

Custodial sector experience desirable

Education

RIBA Part 3 qualification

ARB registration

Tools

Revit

Job description

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Are you an experienced Architect eager to advance your career?

Are you looking to become part of a team that values support, collaboration, and innovation?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a talented Architect to join our dynamic and expanding Architectural team in London, Nottingham or Bristol office. You’ll join a growing and evolving division, leading a range of design and sustainability projects, delivering work for the Ministry of Justice on the Future Prisons Programme, a sole supplier framework expected to continue over several years.

Our Architectural team also works across an array of other sectors, including education, blue light, healthcare, industrial, leisure and residential. If you have experience delivering within any of these areas, we encourage you to apply.

We ensure our Architects are involved in all aspects of a project and embedded within a collaborative architectural team. You will work across all RIBA stages on a varied programme of work within the custodial sector, giving you broad exposure and the opportunity to contribute to projects from early design through to delivery. You will be given individual pieces of work to undertake with supervision, work alongside talented mentors, and be encouraged and supported to develop and express your design and technical skills.

Your Core Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting the development of design solutions, technical detailing, specifications, and project coordination under the guidance of senior architectural professionals.
• Collaborating and communicating effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and wider project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Attending and contributing to project meetings, design reviews, and coordination workshops.
• Working closely with colleagues across a multidisciplinary environment to deliver integrated and high-quality design solutions.
• Providing guidance and support to junior team members where required, helping to foster a collaborative and supportive team culture.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• RIBA Part 3 qualification and ARB registration.
• Relevant post-qualification experience delivering projects within a consultancy or architectural practice.
• Strong Revit skills and confidence producing high-quality technical outputs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, consultants, and project teams.
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach and a genuine passion for great design.
• Experience in the custodial sector (desirable).
• An understanding of sustainable design and low‑carbon solutions (desirable).
• Familiarity with NBS Chorus (desirable)

Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What we offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.