Architect

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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 preferred) 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

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