Project Architect – Leisure Sector Altrincham

Pozzoni Architecture Limited; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 33

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Option to buy extra holidays

Volunteering days

Subsidised fitness classes

Retail/travel discounts

Your birthday off

Job summary

Pozzoni Architecture Limited, located in Altrincham, is seeking an experienced Project Architect to join our leisure team. This role involves leading design and project delivery, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with design standards, particularly in sports leisure projects.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of post-qualification experience, excellent skills in Revit and AutoCAD, and a proven track record in leisure design. We offer a supportive work environment, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in leisure design and delivery.
• Confident in client-facing roles and leading meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and project delivery across all RIBA stages.
• Manage and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure programme milestones are met with confidence and clarity.

Skills

Project running skills

Client management

Revit

AutoCAD

Leisure design experience

Job description

Our leisure team works with national sports federations, operators and local authorities to deliver great spaces. The use of the right materials, thermal comfort, acoustics and lighting are key considerations in any successful building. Through cutting edge design and a vastly experienced team we have the expertise to incorporate the latest innovations to maximum effect.

Having secured a strong pipeline of new leisure projects across the country, we are looking to expand and support the team with an experienced Project Architect in our Altrincham Studio. This is an opportunity for someone with past sports leisure experience, strong organisational, client management and project running skills, and has a grasp on Sport England Design standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design and project delivery across all RIBA stages.
• Manage and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure programme milestones are met with confidence and clarity.
• Minimum five years’ post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in leisure design and delivery.
• Excellent Revit and AutoCAD skills.
• Confident in client-facing roles and leading meetings.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Early finish and work-from-home every Friday.
• Supportive, close-knit team environment.
• Comprehensive CPD programme and in-house seminars.
• ARB membership fees covered.
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 33.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave, option to buy extra holidays, volunteering days, subsidised fitness classes, retail/travel discounts, and your birthday off!

About Us

Pozzoni creates bespoke, thoughtful architecture that makes a positive impact on society. With studios in Altrincham and Brighton, we work across education, commercial, healthcare, leisure, and living sectors, delivering a uniquely personalised service for every client.

Our culture is built on inclusivity, creativity, and empowerment, underpinned by our four guiding principles: Purpose, Passion, People, and Principles.