Job Title: Architect (Post Part 3 Experience)
Location: Manchester
Salary: GBP37:45,000,000 DOE
About the Company:
Penguin Recruitment are pleased to be supporting an award:winning Manchester:based architectural practice who have rapidly established themselves as a leading voice in the North West. The studio delivers high:profile projects across residential, commercial, cultural, and master planning sectors.
Founded in 2018, the practice is driven by a passion for cities, people, and making, with a strong emphasis on placemaking, sustainability, and deliverability. Their collaborative learning office culture encourages shared thinking and design excellence, with a focus on simple, elegant architecture, refined detailing, and a holistic approach to project delivery where architecture leads within the wider consultancy process.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary aligned with experience
* Opportunity to lead on award:winning, high:profile schemes
* Strong studio culture with collaboration and peer support
* Clear progression within a growing, ambitious practice
* Exposure to complex, large:scale projects across sectors
* Continued professional development and leadership opportunities
* Central Manchester studio location
Day:to:day responsibilities:
* Leading and contributing to the design and delivery of projects across all RIBA stages
* Taking responsibility for project packages, coordination, and technical output
* Producing and reviewing high:quality drawings, models, and presentation material
* Managing coordination with clients, consultants, and internal teams
* Leading input on planning applications and detailed design packages
* Attending and contributing to design team and client meetings
* Undertaking site visits and supporting contract administration as required
* Helping to ensure delivery against programme, budget, and design intent
Ideal candidate:
* Qualified Architect (ARB registered) with several years post Part 3 experience
* Proven UK project experience across multiple RIBA stages
* Strong design leadership skills with a refined architectural sensibility
* Confident in both concept design and technical delivery
* Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite (or equivalent)
* Strong communicator with experience leading coordination discussions
* Passionate about placemaking, sustainability, and high:quality urban design
* Proactive, organised, and comfortable taking ownership within a collaborative team environment
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