Project Manager

Architecture Social; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Project Manager, where your architectural expertise will drive impactful social projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance homes and lives through innovative retrofit programmes in social housing. Collaborate closely with experienced leaders in a values-led enterprise dedicated to quality and community improvement. Enjoy a supportive environment with genuine career progression opportunities and a competitive salary package, including generous annual leave and private health insurance. If you're passionate about making a difference in the housing sector, this is the ideal role for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Volunteering leave

Private health insurance

High-spec laptop

Specialist training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience as an ARB-registered Architect.
• Experience leading UK-based construction programmes to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams with a focus on collaboration.
• Manage projects from design to delivery in social housing.

Skills

ARB registration

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of construction methods

Knowledge of UK Building Regulations

Experience with retrofit frameworks

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management

Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings

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Our client is seeking an experienced, ARB-registered Architect to join their team as a Project Manager, working within a specialist practice focused on the design, delivery and coordination of retrofit programmes in social housing. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine architectural expertise with meaningful project delivery, improving homes and lives at scale.

The business is a values-led social enterprise with a reputation for delivering consistent quality and providing procurement oversight to a range of clients in the public sector. You’ll work closely with their Founding Director and Associate Director in a collaborative and passionate team.

Key Requirements

• ARB-registered Architect with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) – this is an essential requirement for this role.
• Demonstrable experience in leading UK-based construction programmes through to completion.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary project teams, with a collaborative and proactive communication style.
• Strong project and people management skills, with the ability to adapt communication for a range of stakeholders and clients.
• Sound technical knowledge of traditional and modern construction methods.
• Experience in preparing Employers’ Requirements and administrating contracts.
• Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Building Safety Act and statutory compliance.
• Familiarity with a range of contracts, procurement strategies, and supply chain management.
• Awareness of retrofit frameworks such as PAS 2035, PAS 2030, TrustMark, SAP and EPC assessments.

Desirable qualifications (training available if not held):

• Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management
• Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings
• You must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What’s On Offer

• Permanent, full-time contract (35 hours per week).
• Salary range: £40,000 to £50,000.
• 30 days annual leave including public holidays.
• Additional paid leave: 1 day birthday leave + 1 day volunteering.
• Private health insurance.
• High-spec laptop and specialist training.
• A supportive, purpose-driven team with genuine career progression opportunities.

Key Dates

• Interviews: Week commencing 26th May 2025 (King’s Cross, London)
• Start date: Immediate, subject to notice period

If you are an ARB-registered architect with at least five years of post-qualification experience and a passion for high-impact social projects, apply now to join a forward-thinking team driving real change in the housing sector.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction, Housing and Community Development, and Architecture and Planning

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