Location: Chester
Salary: GBP42:48,000
A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Architect to join its growing team in Cheshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Project Architect looking to take ownership of diverse projects within a collaborative, forward:thinking, and design:focused practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering projects across a broad range of sectors including education, commercial, leisure, and public sector developments.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package and attractive employee benefits
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Continued professional development and career progression support
- Enhanced family leave provisions
- Company pension scheme
- Employee recognition and incentive programmes
- Complimentary on:site parking
The role
- Managing architectural projects through all phases, from feasibility and concept design to construction and completion
- Coordinating design teams and overseeing the technical development of projects
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders
- Preparing, reviewing, and coordinating detailed drawing packages, specifications, and project information
- Leading design and progress meetings while presenting proposals and updates to clients and project teams
- Supporting junior colleagues through guidance, mentoring, and technical oversight
- Ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements across all RIBA stages
Requirements for the Project Architect role
- ARB registered Architect with substantial post:Part III professional experience
- Demonstrable experience leading projects through all RIBA work stages
- Strong technical knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning processes, and construction methodologies
- Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project delivery effectively
- Advanced Revit proficiency with excellent technical and detailing capabilities
- Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially aware with the ability to balance design aspirations and project objectives
- Capable of working independently while contributing positively within a collaborative practice environment
