Project architect

Critical Playground LLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios in Manchester, UK is seeking a project architect with 3–6 years post-Part 3 experience to join our design-led practice on a permanent basis. You will deliver projects across all RIBA stages, with strong technical knowledge and a track record of delivery, including housing experience and Revit proficiency.

The role offers hybrid working with core hours 9:00am–5:30pm, and a closing date of Tuesday 30 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Architect with around three to six years' post-Part 3 experience.
• Experience delivering projects across all RIBA work stages.
• Strong technical knowledge and proven project delivery track record.
• Housing sector experience advantageous; construction site exposure helpful.
• Experience using Revit is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a key member of the project team across all RIBA stages.
• Demonstrate strong technical delivery and coordination on housing projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers and clients to realise design intent.

Skills

Project delivery

Team collaboration

Architectural design

Tools

Revit

Job description

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios is seeking a project architect to join its team in Manchester, UK.

We are currently seeking a talented and highly motivated project architect to join our Manchester office on a permanent basis. This opportunity is ideally suited to an Architect with around three to six years' post-Part 3 experience who is looking to further develop their career within a design-led practice.

Successful candidates will have demonstrable experience delivering projects across all RIBA work stages. You will possess strong technical knowledge and have a proven track record of project delivery, with the ability to contribute confidently as a key member of a project team.

Experience within the housing sector would be advantageous, as would some construction site experience. Candidates should be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be comfortable working across a broad range of project activities. Experience of using Revit is essential.

Working hours: 9:00am to 5:30pm

Work pattern: five days per week, with hybrid working opportunities available once settled into the role

Closing date: Tuesday 30 September 2026

FCB Studios is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

No agencies please.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Why Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios?

We are a progressive and ethical architectural practice. We design with empathy for the human condition, with science for sustainable outcomes, and with art for crafting beautiful places. The range of our architectural work is extremely broad and includes housing, universities, creative reuse and schools.

With over 40 years of practice, we now have three offices around the UK in Bath, Manchester and London.

We remain committed to the social and cultural values which underpin our design approach. Our studios are an open and social environment and inspiring places to work, with break times focused on growing strong social bonds. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where professional and personal development is encouraged.