Salary: £36,000 - £46,000, dependent on skills and experience
Location: Otley, West Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, full time
We’re looking for a talented Project Architect to become part of our growing, multi-disciplinary team delivering impactful projects across the North of England.
From housing and education to community buildings and public realm, you’ll play a key role in designing spaces that make a real difference. If you’re motivated, collaborative, and ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Who We Are
Our team is built on exceptional talent and a commitment to excellence, with standout individuals driving innovation and quality in everything we do. This includes one of our talented Architectural Technologists, who was recognised nationally as the 2025 National Winner of the Women in Property National Student Awards, highlighting the calibre and potential within our team.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we’re one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England. Our collaborative, forward thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:
- Architecture & Sustainability
- Building Surveying & Project Management
- Civil, Structural, Highways & Drainage Engineering
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Quantity Surveying & CDM
- Transport Planning, Bridges & Estate Management
From small scale surveys to multi-million-pound developments, including schools, fire stations, care homes, and heritage buildings, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there’s never been a better time to join us.
Want to learn more?
Further information and project case studies can be found on our website and in our quarterly newsletter
What you’ll be doing
- Leading and supporting architectural projects across a wide range of sectors
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients and coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams
- Developing designs from concept through to construction, including planning and technical stages
- Producing high-quality drawings, specifications and project information
- Attending site visits, inspections and client/contractor meetings
- Supporting sustainable design solutions and helping clients meet carbon reduction goals
- Ensuring projects are delivered to agreed standards, timelines and processes
What we’re looking for
- A qualified Chartered Architect (RIBA Part I, II & III with ARB registration)
- Has post Part III architectural experience working to UK Standards and Regulations
- Experience working across all RIBA stages within a UK practice
- Strong design, technical and presentation skills (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite)
- A collaborative mindset and confidence working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Proactive, organised, and detail-focused approach
- Ability to manage workload and contribute effectively with minimal supervision
- Passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable architecture
For a full outline of the role and responsibilities, please read the job description.
What we Can Offer You
When you join Align, you will join a team of professionals who feel rewarded for the work they do. Operating in a friendly and professional environment, we want to provide the training and resources to succeed and thrive in your role. Our people are not just numbers, everyone is crucial to the vital services we provide, and we treat everyone in our teams with respect and complete support.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- A Competitive salary up to £46,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience.
- Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%.
- 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
- Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development through varying project work.
A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you- on shopping, days out, or nights in.
- Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service.
- Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry.
How to Apply
We’re looking for someone who thrives on challenge, brings fresh thinking, and is committed to continuous professional development. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on the places where people live, learn, and work, this is your opportunity!
Please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at [email protected]
Submitting a short portfolio up to 10 pages would be an advantage. Please ensure that you do not include links to external websites or downloads due to security restrictions.
To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718.
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 11th of June 2026
Applications will be reviewed throughout the advert live period and early interviews may take place before the close date. If you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK
