Architect

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, award-winning architecture and building consultancy with a strong reputation across the UK.

The practice offers a collaborative and supportive environment where people are encouraged to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and develop professionally. With a diverse project portfolio and a strong focus on design quality and sustainability, you’ll be joining a team that values both creativity and technical excellence.

Based in Manchester, you’ll be part of a friendly and forward-thinking studio, working on a range of projects with real scope for progression.

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project briefs into considered design solutions aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work, working with a high degree of autonomy
• Contribute to the coordination and delivery of pre-construction information across project stages
• Produce efficient, sustainable and buildable design solutions
• Ensure designs comply with UK regulations, British Standards and relevant Codes of Practice
• Advise on material selection, considering performance, cost, and environmental impact
• Prepare detailed technical specifications using NBS, supported by up-to-date manufacturer information
• Support design development in line with project budgets, including value engineering where required
• Participate in project reviews, coordination meetings and workshops
• Assist in preparing and submitting planning, building regulations and building safety documentation
• Liaise with statutory authorities and contribute to reports and submissions
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors and specialist teams
• Support the management of design risks and maintain accurate project documentation
• Assist during construction stages, including troubleshooting design-related issues

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Architect (RIBA Part III) with ARB registration
• Minimum 3+ years’ post-qualification experience within a UK architectural practice
• Strong technical knowledge, including xwzovoh construction detailing and UK regulatory requirements
• Experience in the education sector (desirable, not essential)
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery within a consultancy environment
• Proficiency in design and visualisation tools such as SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit (BIM experience preferred)

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Paid professional memberships
• Private healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme