Project lead

Project Architect / Lead

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £45-55,000+ DOE


About the company

This architectural practice is seeking a Project Lead / Project Architect, with consideration also given to Associate-level candidates, to join its Healthcare, Education & Science (HES) team. The role will involve leading and delivering projects across a range of sectors and RIBA stages, with a particular focus on healthcare, education, science, and laboratory environments. The successful candidate will be a confident and experienced professional capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, building strong client and consultant relationships, and contributing to both design and technical delivery. A collaborative, proactive approach and strong leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to support project teams and maintain high standards of design and delivery.


Benefits

* Opportunity to lead projects across all RIBA stages
* Exposure to healthcare, education, science, and laboratory projects
* Collaborative and supportive studio environment
* Involvement in both design and technical delivery
* Opportunity to influence project delivery standards and team development
* Engagement with industry events and professional networking opportunities
* Strong emphasis on career progression and leadership development


Daily Duties

* Lead and deliver architectural projects across multiple RIBA stages
* Manage and coordinate several projects simultaneously
* Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, and wider design teams
* Support project setup, technical coordination, and design development
* Assist with project delivery using Revit where applicable
* Report project progress, programme updates, and anticipated timescales to senior leadership
* Work independently and collaboratively within project teams
* Support wider business and management tasks where required
* Maintain high standards of design quality and technical delivery
* Represent the practice professionally in all communications and project work


Ideal Candidate

* Qualified architect with relevant professional accreditation
* Minimum of several years’ post-qualification experience
* Strong experience across both design and technical RIBA stages
* Experience within healthcare, education, science, or laboratory projects is highly desirable
* Laboratory project experience would be advantageous
* Revit experience preferred, but not essential
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Confident in leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
* Positive, adaptable, and collaborative approach
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Enthusiastic about architecture and professional development
* Comfortable engaging with clients, consultants, and industry peers outside of day-to-day project work
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