Project Architect

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Healthcare scheme

Company pension

Annual leave

Job summary

Our client, a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy, seeks a Project Architect to join their Manchester studio. The role offers exposure to education, high-rise residential, healthcare, commercial, heritage, and regeneration projects across the UK.

You will lead projects from design through completion, coordinating a multidisciplinary team, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring delivery to high standards while complying with UK Building Regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be ARB registered and eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience delivering projects across all RIBA stages.
• Strong design, detailing and project running skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; Revit considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects across all RIBA Stages from concept to completion.
• Produce design proposals and technical packages in AutoCAD/Revit.
• Coordinate architects, technologists, engineers and external consultants.
• Act as main point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Attend client, design team and site meetings.
• Deliver projects across education, residential, healthcare, commercial and regeneration sectors.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Team leadership

UK Building Regulations

Strong communication

Education

ARB registered Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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 Manchester office 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 Architect Requirements

• 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

• Competitive salary (£45,000 - £52,000 DOE)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Healthcare scheme
• 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
• Professional membership fees paid
• Modern office environment with a collaborative team culture