Project Architect

Peace Recruitment’s client, a market leading Architecture practice with a reputation for excellence in the architecture industry are looking to strengthen their senior team in Manchester with a project running Architect.

Our client provides comprehensive services across the residential, commercial, education and leisure sectors to a diverse portfolio of clients. In this role you can expect to work on a mixed portfolio but a bias towards residential.

The Project Architect hired will play a critical role in managing a portfolio of residential projects, providing exceptional service to both the practice and the end client. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with strong project leadership skills and a passion for design to take the next step in their career with excellent progression potential.

Key responsibilities:

• Overseeing the day to day running of a portfolio of residential projects, including large scale later living developments and large scale flatted developments.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, clients and other professionals involved in your projects.
• Creating designs and technical drawings using Revit to ensure smooth design.
• Delivering projects across all RIBA stages from concept to completion, including participating in design team meetings and liaising directly with clients.
• Conducting regular site visits and overseeing the delivery process. Troubleshooting any problems as they arise and creating innovative solutions.
• Monitoring finances of a project to ensure that it remains within budget.
• Providing strategic advice to colleagues and clients on design related matters.

Qualifications:

• ARB registered
• Minimum of 3 years post ARB experience working in an Architecture practice in the UK.
• Strong understanding of local regulations including building standards and planning regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in software such as Revit.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £45k
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health cash plan
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 25 days after 4 years service. You also get a day off on your birthday.
• 3% employer pension contribution with the option of a “salary exchange” option.
• Professional memberships paid
• Strong progression potential.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in hearing more about please get in touch with Sarah Hobson at Peace Recruitment for more information or click “apply now” and apply with your most recent CV and portfolio.