Senior Architect

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in Manchester is seeking a Senior Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist to lead healthcare projects. The position involves managing design excellence from concept to completion, coordinating teams, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have substantial post-qualification experience, proficiency in Revit, and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-linked progression

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience in architecture or architectural technology.
• Proven experience in delivering healthcare projects or complex, regulated schemes.
• Good knowledge of UK building regulations and healthcare estate requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage architectural design for healthcare projects
• Oversee Revit models to ensure integration of technical information
• Prepare and review documents across RIBA stages
• Guide and mentor junior members of the team

Skills

Revit proficiency

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Education

Qualified architect (ARB/RIBA) or senior architectural technologist

Job description

Senior Architect OR Senior Architectural Technologist - Healthcare experience (Also considering Associate)

Job Title: Senior Architect OR Senior Architectural Technologist (Healthcare Team). Location: Manchester. Salary: Competitive based on experience. Considering Associate level too.

About the company

A dynamic and growing RIBA Chartered architectural practice in Manchester is known for delivering high-quality, innovative design across multiple sectors, with healthcare as a core specialism. The practice is looking for a Senior Architect, Senior Architectural Technologist, or Associate to take a lead role in shaping complex healthcare projects. In this role, the candidate will drive design excellence from concept to completion, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure technically robust, user-focused solutions. The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in mentoring junior staff, influencing project strategy, and strengthening client relationships, all while contributing to projects that enhance patient care and staff experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-linked progression
• Flexible working arrangements and support for a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and RIBA-approved CPD
• Leadership opportunities and involvement in strategic decision-making
• Exposure to high-profile healthcare projects and multi-disciplinary design challenges
• Contribution to meaningful places that improve patient experience and community wellbeing

Daily Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage architectural design for healthcare and other complex projects
• Oversee and coordinate Revit models, ensuring fully integrated technical information
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and documentation across RIBA stages
• Guide and mentor junior team members, fostering consistent delivery standards
• Collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and project teams to resolve design and technical issues
• Ensure projects comply with legislation, building regulations, and healthcare-specific standards
• Attend site visits and support contract administration as required
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to project strategy discussions

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified architect (ARB/RIBA) or senior architectural technologist with substantial post‑qualification experience
• Proven experience delivering healthcare projects or similarly complex, regulated schemes
• Strong Revit proficiency and experience managing coordinated technical information
• Good knowledge of UK building regulations and healthcare estate requirements
• Leadership and mentoring skills, with experience guiding junior staff
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and client management skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your updated CV and Portfolio. I hope to hear from you soon.