Location: Cambridge
Salary: £45-55,000+ DOE
About the company:
This architectural practice is seeking a Project Lead / Project Architect, with consideration also given to Associate-level candidates, to join its Healthcare, Education & Science (HES) team. The role will involve leading and delivering projects across a range of sectors and RIBA stages, with a particular focus on healthcare, education, science, and laboratory environments. The successful candidate will be a confident and experienced professional capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, building strong client and consultant relationships, and contributing to both design and technical delivery. A collaborative, proactive approach and strong leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to support project teams and maintain high standards of design and delivery.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead projects across all RIBA stages
Exposure to healthcare, education, science, and laboratory projects
Collaborative and supportive studio environment
Involvement in both design and technical delivery
Opportunity to influence project delivery standards and team development
Engagement with industry events and professional networking opportunities
Strong emphasis on career progression and leadership developmentDaily Duties
Lead and deliver architectural projects across multiple RIBA stages
Manage and coordinate several projects simultaneously
Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, and wider design teams
Support project setup, technical coordination, and design development
Assist with project delivery using Revit where applicable
Report project progress, programme updates, and anticipated timescales to senior leadership
Work independently and collaboratively within project teams
Support wider business and management tasks where required
Maintain high standards of design quality and technical delivery
Represent the practice professionally in all communications and project workIdeal Candidate
Qualified architect with relevant professional accreditation
Minimum of several years' post-qualification experience
Strong experience across both design and technical RIBA stages
Experience within healthcare, education, science, or laboratory projects is highly desirable
Laboratory project experience would be advantageous
Revit experience preferred, but not essential
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Confident in leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
Positive, adaptable, and collaborative approach
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Enthusiastic about architecture and professional development
Comfortable engaging with clients, consultants, and industry peers outside of day-to-day project work
To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year