Architect

Penguin Recruitment

Architect

Location: Manchester

Salary: £38-44,000

A respected, employee-owned architectural practice is looking to recruit an Architect for its Manchester studio.

The successful candidate will join a £20m education project currently at RIBA Stage 3. The scheme includes teaching spaces, workshops, flexible learning environments, and an auditorium, offering the opportunity to work on a technically challenging and impactful development.

This position is well suited to an experienced Architect who can take ownership of project packages, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and support delivery through the next stages of design and construction.

Benefits

  • Employee-owned practice with a collaborative culture
  • Employer-contributed pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave allowance starting at 28 days, increasing with service
  • Additional leave during the Christmas shutdown period
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family leave benefits
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Employee wellbeing support and assistance programme
  • Climate Perks travel initiative
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Access to a range of additional benefits through professional memberships and company accreditations

Key Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of the design and technical delivery of a major training and education project
  • Coordinate external consultants and maintain effective stakeholder communication
  • Produce and review detailed technical information and construction documentation
  • Contribute to project delivery across RIBA Stages 3-5
  • Monitor design quality, project deadlines, and technical compliance
  • Work closely with colleagues across the wider project team to ensure successful delivery

Requirements

  • ARB-registered Architect
  • Previous experience delivering commercial, workplace, or education-related projects
  • Ability to independently manage project responsibilities and lead key work packages
  • Strong technical knowledge and coordination skills
  • Proficiency in Revit is essential
  • Excellent organisational and communication abilities

To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV across to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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