Project Architect

Bennett and Game are working with a multi-disciplinary practice specialising in Architectural design, project management and surveying services based in Warrington. As a result of expanding, they are hiring a Project Architect to join their team. The client is open in terms of sector background, as they are looking to strengthen delivery capability across technical design and project running.

The focus will be working on commercial and heritage-led projects across all RIBA stages, with project values ranging from £350k up to circa £50m. This includes fast-track projects as well as varied workload across multiple clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice with over 20 years of experience within the UK architectural industry, working with prestigious clients including blue-chip organisations. You will collaborate closely with Architects, Technologists, Project Managers and Surveyors within a multi-disciplinary environment.

The role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, alongside benefits including pension scheme, ongoing training and development, and long-term progression opportunities. A strong working knowledge of Revit is essential, as this is the primary software used within the practice.

Project Architect Job Overview

• Develop compliant, buildable and well-detailed technical solutions
• Assist with managing drawing packages through planning, technical design and construction stages
• Take the lead and be responsible to ensure deadlines achieved and managed for delivery of feasibility, tender and construction drawing packages.
• Ensure projects comply with UK building regulations and industry best practice
• Lead and manage projects from inception through to completion
• Work closely with the Directors and clients to understand goals and to develop and sustain client relationships.
• Attend client, design team and site meetings, including chairing meetings where required
• Produce drawing packages and technical layouts using Revit
• Ensure design proposals comply with planning policies, Building Regulations and technical standards
• Liaise with external consultants and coordinate design and construction information
• Take responsibility for delivering feasibility, tender and construction drawing packages to tight deadlines
• Work across fast-paced, commercial and heritage projects with varied scale and complexity

Project Architect Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Revit
• Good understanding of Planning process and Regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Proactive, detail-oriented and technically confident
• Live within a commutable distance of Warrington
• Ability to work across all RIBA stages
• Experience in both office-based and site-based project delivery
• ARB or RIBA Architect
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong communication and team-working skills
• Experience across mixed sectors preferred, with emphasis on commercial and fast-paced delivery rather than long-duration projects

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Holiday
• Pension
• Flexible working hours
• Ongoing training and support
• Progression opportunities - growing company
• Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stages

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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