Architectural Project Manager

An opportunity has arisen for an Architectural Projects Manager to join a busy capital projects team, leading the architectural design and delivery of a varied portfolio of capital schemes. This role will suit a design-led professional who enjoys operating as the client lead, managing multidisciplinary consultants and ensuring high-quality, compliant design outcomes.You will take projects from early feasibility through to delivery, working across all RIBA stages, with a strong focus on design quality, statutory compliance, sustainability and value for money.

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Your new role

• Lead the architectural design and project management of allocated capital projects from inception through to completion
• Act as client lead for early RIBA stages (0-4), including feasibility, options appraisals, design development and planning
• Manage and coordinate external design consultants to deliver integrated, compliant design solutions
• Prepare and review project briefs, specifications, drawings and technical information
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including Building Safety Act 2022, CDM 2015 and Building Regulations
• Monitor design-stage budgets, risks and change control
• Administer JCT/NEC contracts through design and construction stages
• Embed sustainability, accessibility and whole-life value principles into design solutions
• Provide professional advice to senior stakeholders and elected members as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree-level qualification in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction/Project Management or a related discipline
• Professional membership (e.g. RIBA, ARB, CIAT, CIOB, RICS)
• Proven experience leading architectural design stages and managing external consultants
• Strong knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work and statutory design frameworks
• Experience delivering capital projects through planning and building regulations
• Working knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working within complex, client-side or public-sector environments is highly advantageous
  

What you'll get in return

• A 6-month initial contract with potential to convert to a permanent role
• Competitive daily rate of £350 (in scope of IR35)
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, design-led capital projects
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic programmes
• Hybrid working arrangements (subject to project requirements)
  

What you need to do now
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