Project architect maternity cover

Critical Playground LLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios in Manchester is seeking a Project Architect for a 12‑month maternity cover to deliver a Passivhaus housing development. The role requires 5–10 years post-Part 3 experience, strong construction detailing, and Revit proficiency.

You will work on coordinating project delivery through construction, with hybrid working options after settlement and a focus on housing delivery within a collaborative, design-led practice.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years post-Part 3 experience.
• Extensive housing delivery experience.
• Strong technical understanding of construction and detailing.
• Experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 4–6.
• Proficient in Revit; Passivhaus experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project architecture delivery on housing schemes.
• Coordinate and support delivery through construction.
• Collaborate with design team in a hybrid working setup.
• Prepare and contribute to Passivhaus-focused documentation.

Skills

Post-Part 3 experience

Housing delivery experience

Construction detailing

RIBA Stages 4-6

Coordination

Tools

Revit

Job description

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios is hiring a project architect to join its Manchester team for a period of maternity cover.

We are currently seeking a talented and highly experienced Project Architect to join our Manchester studio on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role will focus on the delivery of a Passivhaus housing development and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant residential project within a collaborative and design-led practice.

Successful candidates will have approximately five to ten years’ post-Part 3 experience, together with substantial experience in housing delivery. You will have a strong technical understanding of construction and detailing, with proven experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 4, 5 and 6.

The role requires a highly organised and proactive individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate and support project delivery through the construction phase. Experience of using Revit is essential. Previous Passivhaus experience would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

Working hours:9:00am to 5:30pm

Work pattern: five days per week, with hybrid working opportunities available once settled into the role

Closing date: Tuesday 30 September 2026

Please include representative examples of your work with your application.

FCB Studios is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

No agencies please.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Why Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios?

We are a progressive and ethical architectural practice. We design with empathy for the human condition, with science for sustainable outcomes, and with art for crafting beautiful places. The range of our architectural work is extremely broad and includes housing, universities, creative reuse and schools.

With over 40 years of practice, we now have three offices around the UK in Bath, Manchester and London.

We remain committed to the social and cultural values which underpin our design approach. Our studios are an open and social environment and inspiring places to work, with break times focused on growing strong social bonds. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where professional and personal development is encouraged.