Building architect Work, Jobs in Culcheth, Chs (with Salaries)

Principal Architect | Building Design Team
Lancashire County Council —Preston
- £51,356 - £55,612 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head of Design
Alderley Homes —Warrington
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Contracts
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
Quick apply
3d
Senior Design Manager
Alderley Homes —Warrington
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Annual leave
Quick apply
2d
Manufacturing Systems Architect
MBDA —Bolton
- £70,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
EXPERIENCED ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST
HOWARD AND SEDDON - ARCHITECTS —Sale
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- IT
- Construction experience
Quick apply
Project Manager - Bespoke Kitchen & Furniture Installation
Thomas James Bespoke —Manchester
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- CAD
- Travel
- Work from home
Quick apply
3d
Sales Estimator-Bespoke Fire Doorset Manufacturing
EDSI —Burscough
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- ERP systems
Quick apply
Senior Systems Architect
AECOM —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Team management
- Leadership
Assistant Landscape Architect
Salford Council —Swinton
- £32,597 - £35,412 a year
- AutoCAD
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
4d
Trust Estates Manager
Halton Borough Council —Halton
- £47,181 - £50,269 a year
- Full-time
- School
9d
Architect
AHR Architects Ltd —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction experience
Quick apply
Document Controller
Sanctuary Group —Chester
- £32,606 - £34,322 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Graduate Lighting Designer
Ridge & Partners LLP —Salford
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Head of Architecture
Manchester Airport —Manchester
- AWS
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Employee discount
8h
Deputy Head of Architecture
PM Group —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Architect
AECOM —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Project management
- Contracts
Business Architect & Org Design Lead
AECOM —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Leadership
8d
Senior Architect - Construction Quality Monitoring
Mace —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- No degree
Graduate Engineer +2
Gateley —Manchester
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Technologist
Stride Treglown —Manchester
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
Quick apply
1d

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Principal Architect | Building Design Team

Lancashire County Council -
Preston

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Job details

Full-time
£51,356 - £55,612 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Management
ARB
Construction experience
Leadership
Negotiation

Full job description

Salary £51,356 – £55,612 per annum (Pay award pending) | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Preston, County Hall/Hybrid

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Principal Architect to lead our Architectural team, within the Building Design Team.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for delivering a diverse and high-profile portfolio of projects across the county. You will take ownership of architectural services, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards, supporting the Council’s priorities and statutory obligations.

Working within a multidisciplinary Design and Construction Service alongside Surveyors, Engineers, Project Managers, QS's and external partners, you will play a key role in shaping sustainable, innovative, and inclusive environments for the people of Lancashire.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will:

Lead and manage the Architectural/Structural Team, motivating and supporting staff to deliver high-quality services
Oversee the delivery of architectural and structural projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with budgets, timescales, and quality expectations
Manage workload, resources, and priorities to ensure effective service delivery
Champion design quality, sustainability, and innovation across all projects
Provide specialist architectural and technical advice throughout all RIBA stages, including design, construction, and defects
Lead discussions and decision-making on complex design and construction issues
Monitor and manage project costs, budgets, and reporting
Work collaboratively across internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions
Challenge existing practices and drive continuous improvement and efficiency
Support senior leadership in delivering the wider objectives of the Property Service

About You

We are looking for a proactive and decisive leader who:

Is a professionally qualified and ARB-registered Architect (or equivalent), with substantial post-qualification experience
Holds membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RIBA)
Has significant experience managing architectural teams or multidisciplinary professionals at a senior level
Demonstrates strong leadership, organisational, and people management skills
Has excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
Can make informed decisions, challenge performance, and resolve complex issues effectively
Has proven experience in delivering building design and construction projects

Closing Date: 19/07/2026 Interview Date: w/c 03/08/2026

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Important Application Information

Please upload a supporting statement (maximum 1000 words) explaining how you meet the criteria for this role, with direct reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications without a supporting statement cannot be shortlisted. A CV alone is not sufficient.

You will be required to provide a car for business use with appropriate insurance. Applicants who cannot drive due to a disability will be considered.

Interviews will take place in person. The successful candidate will be expected to attend sites throughout Lancashire and work from our Preston office as required. This role does not offer fully remote working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

How to Apply

Apply direct, or for an informal, confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Lindsey Coane – Building Design Manager

[email protected]

01772 530412

Job Description & Person Specification

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