Project Architect

Conrad Consulting; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working hours

Hybrid Working Policy

Rewards and incentives

Regular functions and events

Friendly and inclusive environment

Training and development

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd is seeking a Project Architect for their established team in Kettering, Northamptonshire. You will contribute to a diverse portfolio across education, commercial, healthcare, and more, ensuring planning and technical drawing excellence.

The role emphasizes ARB registration, 1–2+ years PQE, strong design capability, and solid communication and project management skills. Hybrid working and generous benefits are offered to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Architect (ARB registered) with PQE of 1–2+ years and good knowledge of UK building regulations.
• Strong design capability, creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce planning and construction drawing packages (drawings, schedules, specifications).
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, local planning authorities and building control.
• Coordinate work by external consultants and internally with the team.
• Work within project teams and independently when required.

Skills

ARB registered architect

Project management

Communication

Tools

REVIT

Job description

A well-established, award-winning Architectural Practice is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident, well-organised and committed Project Architect to join their established team based in Kettering, Northamptonshire.

The successful Project Architect will assist in the continued growth and profitability of the Practice who employ 60+ staff across five national offices. The team and practice have been accredited to an Investors in People (IIP) Gold standard, rated as the second-highest scoring architecture practice on the IIP international database. They pride themselves on their commitment to Sustainability Health and Wellbeing, both in design and creating a healthy environment within which to work, they are testament to offering their people a great work and life balance.

They also have a truly varied and diverse portfolio of project work that is both challenging and design focused, in areas such as Education, Commercial & Industrial, Healthcare, Leisure & Arts, Residential and Sports / recreational spaces.

Role & Responsibilities of the Project Architect

• Production of planning and construction drawing packages - drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants, local planning authorities and building control.
• Coordinating work by external consultants and internally with the rest of the team.
• Working within project teams and independently, where required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Architect (ARB registered)
• Approximately 1-2+ years post qualification experience
• Experience in preparing planning and working drawing construction packages and good knowledge of UK building regulations, planning policy and quality standards.
• Proven design capability, creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• The majority of projects are delivered in REVIT therefore knowledge and experience would be advantageous.

What is on Offer for the Project Architect:

• The chance to work at a national Practice, with an exciting and diverse range of projects in different sectors.
• Opportunities for advancement to an Associate role.
• Agile working hours.
• Established Hybrid Working Policy.
• Rewards and incentives.
• Regular functions and events.
• Friendly and inclusive working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.

Salary depending on experience and negotiable for the right candidate is in the region of £40,000 -£45,000 per annum plus a very generous benefits package.