A growing and forward-thinking architectural practice is looking for an experienced Architectural Project Manager to take genuine ownership of a varied and rewarding project portfolio. This is a client facing, delivery focused role within a team that values technical credibility, commercial awareness and the ability to lead from the front.
THE ROLE
You will manage multiple architectural projects concurrently across all RIBA Plan of Work stages, predominantly within the residential sector, leading on programme, budget, design coordination and client relationships from concept through to completion.
You will coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams, maintain compliance with Building Regulations, CDM requirements and current legislation, and act as the primary client and stakeholder contact throughout each commission.
Commercial responsibility sits within this role: you will monitor project fees and financial performance, contribute to fee proposals and forecasting, and identify opportunities that support the continued growth of the practice.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You will be degree qualified in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management or a related discipline, with a minimum of five years of project management experience in an architectural context. Strong working knowledge of RIBA stages, construction processes and contract administration is essential, alongside the communication skills to manage clients and consultant teams with confidence.
Professional accreditation (ARB, RIBA, CIAT or equivalent) is desirable, as is experience across mixed use sectors and Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM and the Building Safety Act.
Equally important is a genuine design awareness. You will be someone who understands and respects the design intent behind a project and can engage meaningfully with the creative and technical decisions that shape it. The ability to review design proposals, assess quality of information and contribute an informed perspective throughout the design process will set you apart
WHAT WE OFFER
● Competitive salary with annual review and performance related bonus.
● Enhanced employer pension contributions and professional membership fees paid.
● Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for long service.
● Structured career progression, CPD programme and professional qualification support.
● Employee Assistance Programme and enhanced family friendly policies.
READY TO APPLY?
If you are ready to take on a role where your expertise will be trusted, your career will be developed and your work will genuinely matter, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now via Indeed with your CV and a brief covering note explaining why you feel you would be a suitable fit for the role.
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
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Application question(s):
- Which RIBA Plan of Work stages do you have the most hands-on project management experience across, and can you give a brief example of a project you have led from early concept through to completion?
- This role requires you to manage multiple architectural projects simultaneously. How do you currently prioritise competing demands across different commissions, and what tools or systems do you rely on to keep programmes and budgets on track?
- Client relationship management is central to this position. Can you describe a situation where a project faced a significant challenge and how you communicated that to the client and managed the outcome?
- The role involves CDM compliance and an understanding of Building Regulations across multi-sector projects. Do you hold or are you working towards any professional accreditation such as ARB, RIBA, CIAT or APM, and do you have any Principal Designer experience?
- This role calls for a genuine design sensibility alongside strong project management capability. Can you give an example of a project where you had to balance the preservation of the original design intent with the practical demands of delivery, and how did you navigate that?
Work Location: In person
