Project Architect

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Company pension

Annual leave progression

CPD and development plans

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Architect in Manchester to lead projects from design through completion. The role involves coordinating architects, engineers, and consultants while maintaining client relationships and delivering quality schemes across multiple sectors.

The successful candidate will manage design, planning, and technical packages, ensuring adherence to UK Building Regulations and project timelines.

Qualifications

• ARB registered Architect status or equivalent
• Experience delivering projects across all RIBA Stages
• Strong design and technical detailing capabilities
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead projects across all RIBA Stages from concept through completion
• Produce design proposals, planning drawings and technical packages using AutoCAD and Revit
• Coordinate Architects, Technologists, Engineers and external consultants
• Act as main point of contact for clients, contractors and stakeholders
• Attend client, design team and site meetings
• Deliver projects across education, residential, healthcare, commercial sectors
• Ensure projects are on programme, within budget and meet high technical standards
• Mentor and support junior team members

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Communication

Team coordination

Mentoring

Education

ARB registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Project Architect (DW47321) Manchester, England

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP52000 per annum

Our client, a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy with offices across the UK, are currently seeking a Project Architect to join their growing Manchester studio. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly respected practice delivering an impressive portfolio of projects across the Education, High-rise residential, Healthcare, Commercial, Heritage and Regeneration sectors.

The Manchesteroffice plays a key role in delivering a wide variety of new-build, refurbishment, retrofit and large-scale regeneration schemes for local authorities, housing associations, education providers, commercial clients and public sector organisations. Current work includes high-rise residential remediation and refurbishment projects, schools and university buildings, healthcare facilities, commercial developments, heritage refurbishments and major residential regeneration schemes, with project values typically ranging from £5 million to £20 million.

Due to a continued increase in workload, they are seeking a talented Project Architect to take ownership of projects from design through to completion. You\'ll work closely with an experienced multi-disciplinary team, leading projects across all RIBA Stages while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality project delivery.

Project Architect Overview

• Lead projects across all RIBA Stages from concept through to completion
• Produce design proposals, planning drawings and technical packages using Revit and AutoCAD
• Coordinate Architects, Technologists, Engineers and external Consultants throughout project delivery
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, Contractors and project stakeholders
• Attend client, design team and site meetings
• Deliver projects across the education, residential, high-rise residential, healthcare, commercial, heritage and regeneration sectors
• Ensure projects are delivered on programme, within budget and to the highest technical standards
• Resolve technical and construction-related issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with current UK Building Regulations and planning requirements
• Mentor and support junior members of the architectural team

Project ArchitectRequirements

• ARB registered Architect
• Experience working as a Project Architect within a UK Architectural Practice
• Experience delivering projects across all RIBA Stages
• Strong design, technical detailing and project running skills
• AutoCAD experience essential, with Revit experience advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction methods
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities
• Experience within the education, residential, commercial, healthcare or regeneration sectors would be advantageous
• Live within a commutable distance of Manchester

Salary & Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Company pension
• Annual leave increasing with length of service
• Ongoing CPD and structured personal development plans
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing national consultancy
• Modern office environment with a collaborative team culture