Architect in Leeds, West Yorkshire

An Architect is required to join a well-established and growing architectural practice based in Central Leeds. Our client has over 15 years' experience delivering architectural, interior design and health & safety services across a diverse range of sectors.

Due to continued growth and a significant increase in their project pipeline, the practice is looking to appoint an ambitious Architect with around 2-5 years' post-qualification experience to join their close-knit team.

The practice has recently secured a significant education refurbishment workload, alongside an established portfolio of retail and commercial projects. Much of the current work involves the refurbishment and adaptation of existing buildings, creating an excellent opportunity for an Architect who enjoys working across both design and technical delivery.

The successful Architect will ideally have experience within education, refurbishment or retail, with education experience particularly desirable. However, the practice is open to Architects from a range of backgrounds who can demonstrate strong project delivery experience and the ability to work confidently through the later RIBA stages.

The practice operates with an all-round project delivery approach. Architects are expected to be capable of taking projects from initial design through to technical delivery and completion, rather than handing projects over once planning has been secured. The role will therefore suit an Architect who enjoys being involved throughout the project lifecycle and wants to continue developing their technical, project-running and client-facing skills.

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £42,000 DOE
• Salary dependent on experience and level
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Christmas closure
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Annual salary reviews
• Bupa private healthcare
• Bupa Cash Plan, including dental and optical cover
• Flexible start and finish times
• Regular staff socials and team events
• Fully office-based working in a collaborative open-plan environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Genuine opportunity to take increasing responsibility across projects
• Opportunity to develop towards a project-running position
• Other benefits discussed at interview stage

• Join a close-knit architectural team working across a growing project portfolio
• Work predominantly on education refurbishment and existing-building projects
• Gain exposure to retail, commercial and other sectors across the wider practice
• Work across a range of RIBA Stages, with particular emphasis on project delivery through Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Develop architectural designs and technical information using Revit
• Carry out and contribute to surveys of existing buildings
• Develop design and refurbishment proposals from concept through to technical delivery
• Produce detailed architectural information and construction packages
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Attend client and project meetings
• Liaise directly with clients as experience develops
• Take increasing ownership of projects, deadlines and deliverables
• Work closely with Directors and senior team members within a relatively flat management structure
• Develop project-running, technical and commercial skills
• Contribute to the continued growth of the practice and its expanding workload

• Qualified ARB Architect
• Around 2-5 years' post-qualification experience
• Experience working within an architectural practice or similar built environment environment
• Demonstrable Revit experience on live architectural projects - essential
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction
• Experience working across multiple RIBA stages
• Experience progressing projects beyond planning and into technical delivery
• Education experience would be highly desirable
• Refurbishment and existing-building experience would be beneficial
• Retail or commercial experience would also be considered
• Strong understanding of technical design, construction detailing and architectural information
• Confident producing and coordinating detailed information
• Comfortable working as an all-round Architect rather than focusing solely on concept or planning work
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with clients, consultants and contractors
• Able to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
• Ambitious and keen to develop towards a project-running role
• Personable, collaborative and comfortable working within a small team
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Keen to develop both technical and professional skills
• Lives within a commutable distance of Leeds
• Full UK driving licence would be advantageous

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