Architect in Manchester

Job Description

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.

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 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 )

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