An exciting opportunity to join a newly established Architectural Studio in Leeds!
Conrad Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, award-winning UK Architectural Practice as they look to appoint a talented Architect with approximately 2–4 years of post-qualification experience to join their newly established Leeds City Centre studio.
With an excellent reputation and established regional studios across Scotland and the South of England, our client is embarking on an exciting period of expansion across the North of England.
Best known for their work across the Education, Leisure, Justice and Residential sectors, the practice has ambitious plans to build upon its existing relationships and project portfolio in the region, establishing a thriving Leeds studio with a particular focus on Education and Leisure projects.
Following the successful appointment of an experienced Associate Director to lead the Leeds operation, the practice is now looking to make its next key appointment.
This represents a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Architect to become one of the founding members of a growing studio, working closely with an experienced and well-connected Studio Leader whilst benefiting from the resources, expertise and established reputation of a successful national practice.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will work alongside the Leeds Studio Leader and collaborate with colleagues across the practice's wider UK studios, contributing to the design and delivery of high-quality, sustainable architectural projects.
With Education anticipated to form a significant part of the Leeds studio's workload, we are particularly interested in Architects who have gained experience working on schools, academies, colleges or other educational facilities.
However, the practice's diverse portfolio across Leisure, Justice and Residential sectors will also provide opportunities to broaden your experience and develop a well-rounded architectural skill set.
At this stage in your career, you will ideally have developed a sound understanding of the architectural design and delivery process, with experience contributing to projects across multiple RIBA stages.
The role will provide opportunities to build upon this experience, take greater ownership of projects and develop your confidence in coordinating design teams, liaising with clients and managing the technical aspects of project delivery.
As one of the first appointments into the Leeds studio, you will enjoy a level of exposure and responsibility that can sometimes be difficult to achieve within larger, more established teams.
You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers, develop your project-running capabilities and play an important role in shaping the culture and future success of the Leeds operation.
The Ideal Candidate
We are keen to hear from Architects who can demonstrate:
- ARB registered Architect with approximately 2–4 years of post-qualification experience.
- Previous experience within the Education sector would be particularly advantageous.
- A strong architectural design appreciation supported by good technical knowledge.
- Experience contributing to projects across various RIBA work stages, ideally including technical design and construction delivery.
- Developing project coordination and job-running capabilities, with the ambition to take on greater responsibility.
- An understanding of UK Building Regulations and contemporary construction methods.
- A genuine interest in sustainable architecture and delivering high-quality, people-focused environments.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with clients, consultants and wider project teams.
- A proactive, enthusiastic approach with the ambition to progress professionally.
- An interest in joining a growing studio and contributing to its long-term success.
Whilst Education sector experience is preferred, applications from talented Architects with transferable project experience and a genuine interest in this sector are encouraged.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is not simply another Architect position within an established practice.
It's an opportunity to join a new studio at a pivotal stage of its development, working directly alongside an experienced Associate Director who has been appointed to establish and grow the business across Leeds and the wider North of England.
You'll benefit from the close-knit, collaborative environment of a developing local team, combined with the stability, resources and exciting project opportunities associated with a respected UK practice.
For an Architect with a few years of post-qualification experience, the opportunity to work closely with a Studio Leader and gain exposure to both project delivery and the wider development of a practice could prove invaluable.
As the Leeds studio grows, there will be genuine opportunities to take on greater responsibility, develop your project-running capabilities and progress towards a Senior Architect position.
Salary & Benefits
Our client is offering a salary in the region of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience, alongside an attractive benefits package including:
- 9-day working fortnight, providing an excellent work-life balance.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 5%.
- Private healthcare.
- Structured CPD and professional development support.
- Paid professional memberships.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, including Christmas closure.
- Additional birthday day off.
- The opportunity to develop your career within an ambitious and growing studio.
Interested to Learn More?
For an ambitious Architect with 2–4 years of post-qualification experience looking to take the next step in their career, this represents a particularly exciting opportunity.
If you have experience or a genuine interest in Education projects and would welcome the chance to join a growing Leeds studio from the outset, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Please contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for an exploratory conversation in the strictest of confidence.
Alternatively, please apply with your updated CV and a sample portfolio.