Project Architect

Are you an experienced Project Architect looking for your next opportunity with a highly respected, employee-owned architectural practice in Nottingham?

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award-winning architecture practice renowned for delivering innovative, sustainable and technically complex projects across the UK. With a collaborative culture and a diverse portfolio spanning Education, Industrial & Advanced Manufacturing, Residential and Facade Remediation, you'll become part of a team that values creativity, technical excellence and professional development.

This role offers genuine project ownership, the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams and the chance to work across every stage of the RIBA Plan of Work on high-profile developments.

The Role

As a Project Architect, you'll take responsibility for delivering architectural projects from concept through to completion, ensuring high-quality design solutions are successfully realised on site.

Working closely with clients, consultants and contractors, you'll coordinate project teams, manage programmes and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest design and technical standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Architect who enjoys balancing design creativity with technical delivery while mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of a thriving architectural studio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural projects across all RIBA work stages, from concept design through to completion
  • Manage project programmes, design coordination and project deliverables
  • Prepare and review planning applications, technical drawing packages and construction information
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants, contractors and client teams
  • Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget and quality expectations
  • Maintain compliance with UK Building Regulations, Planning legislation and industry best practice
  • Mentor and support junior Architects and architectural staff
  • Attend client meetings, design workshops, site inspections and contractor meetings
  • Resolve technical challenges and contribute to innovative design solutions throughout project delivery

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this Project Architect position, you'll ideally possess the following:

  • ARB Registered Architect
  • Approximately 5 years' post-Part III experience
  • Proven experience working as a Project Architect within a commercial architectural practice
  • Experience leading projects through multiple RIBA work stages
  • Excellent design, technical detailing and presentation skills
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating projects from concept through construction
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organisational and project management abilities
  • Proficiency in BIM software, ideally Revit and/or ArchiCAD

Desirable Experience

Applications are particularly welcomed from Architects with experience in one or more of the following sectors:

  • Education
  • Industrial & Advanced Manufacturing
  • Residential
  • Facade Remediation

Experience delivering both new build and refurbishment projects would also be highly advantageous.

Previous experience using ArchiCAD would be beneficial, although full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

What's On Offer?

  • Salary in the region of £38,000-£45,000
  • Employee-owned business offering a collaborative and supportive working culture
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across a diverse range of sectors
  • Genuine career progression within an award-winning architectural practice
  • Ongoing professional development and software training
  • Modern Nottingham studio with a collaborative team environment
  • The chance to play a key role in delivering exceptional architecture across the UK

To apply to this Project Architect opportunity, please forward your up to date CV & portfolio through to Ashley Johnson at Conrad Consulting. Alternatively, contact Ashley on 0121 651 1510 for further information.