Project Architect – Lead Residential & Heritage Design

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd is seeking a Project Architect to lead projects in Colchester, spanning Residential, Heritage, and Sports & Leisure sectors. The role involves taking ownership of schemes through all RIBA stages and coordinating with planning and technical teams to balance creativity with commercial realities.

You will work closely with developers and housebuilders, shaping the design brief and policy compliance while delivering a varied portfolio from small sites to major developments

Qualifications

• ARB/RIBA qualified architect with full registration.
• Strong track record delivering projects through all RIBA stages.
• Solid understanding of planning policy across the UK.
• Balance creative ambition with commercial and policy requirements.
• Clear communication of design intent across teams.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and lead projects through all RIBA stages.
• Collaborate with planning and technical teams as projects progress.
• Drive design intent and ensure policy compliance across schemes.

Skills

ARB/RIBA-Qualified Architect

RIBA stages

UK planning policy

Collaboration

Design intent communication

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Education

ARB/RIBA Qualified Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Conrad Consulting Ltd is seeking a Project Architect to lead projects in Colchester, spanning Residential, Heritage, and Sports & Leisure sectors. The role involves taking ownership of schemes through all RIBA stages and coordinating with planning and technical teams to balance creativity with commercial realities.

You will work closely with developers and housebuilders, shaping the design brief and policy compliance while delivering a varied portfolio from small sites to major developments