Project Architect

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A design-led architectural practice in Newport seeks a Project Architect to join their team. The role involves managing projects across RIBA stages, primarily focusing on healthcare, residential, and education sectors, with project values ranging from £1m to £40m. Candidates should have a UK architecture qualification and at least 2 years of experience. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working setup, and various benefits including a company pension and bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£40,000 - £45,000)

Hybrid working

Progression opportunities

Company pension

Discretionary bonuses

Professional subscriptions paid

Life Insurance Policy

Annual leave (23 days)

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ post-Part III experience in architecture.
• Strong experience across all RIBA Stages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Run projects through all RIBA stages in specific sectors.
• Develop design proposals primarily in Revit.
• Deliver projects on site and engage with clients.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

UK qualification as Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

Our client, a well‑established design‑led architectural practice based in Newport, is seeking a Project Architect to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of high quality projects, particularly within the Healthcare, Residential and Education sectors, on projects ranging from £1m to £40m.

Project Architect Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (£40,000 - £45,000 DOE)
• Hybrid working
• Progression opportunities
• Company pension
• Discretionary Christmas Bonus
• Discretionary Loyalty Bonus
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Life Insurance Policy
• 23 days paid annual leave (increases with length of service)
• Long Service Awards
• Further company benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Project Architect Job Overview

• Run projects through all RIBA stages across the Healthcare, Residential or Education sectors
• Develop design proposals primarily in Revit
• Deliver projects on site
• Work within a multidisciplinary team including Urban Designers and Ecologists
• Co‑ordinate with consultants and specialists, ensuring high‑quality documentation
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and authorities throughout the design and construction process
• Contribute to practice‑wide design reviews and continuous improvement

Project Architect Job Requirements

• UK‑qualified Architect with a minimum of 2 years’ post‑Part III experience
• Good client‑facing skills
• Strong experience working across all RIBA Stages
• Revit experience preferred (training can be offered)
• Demonstrable experience managing project teams and leading client meetings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to commute to the Newport office and attend site meetings as required