Jobs in Preston on the Hill

Bennett and Game are working with a multi-disciplinary practice specialising in Architectural design, project management and surveying services based in Warrington. As a result of expanding, they are hiring a Project Architect to join their team. The client is open in terms of sector background, as they are looking to strengthen delivery capability across technical design and project running.

The focus will be working on commercial and heritage-led projects across all RIBA stages, with project values ranging from £350k up to circa £50m. This includes fast-track projects as well as varied workload across multiple clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice with over 20 years of experience within the UK architectural industry, working with prestigious clients including blue-chip organisations. You will collaborate closely with Architects, Technologists, Project Managers and Surveyors within a multi-disciplinary environment.

The role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, alongside benefits including pension scheme, ongoing training and development, and long-term progression opportunities. A strong working knowledge of Revit is essential, as this is the primary software used within the practice.

Project Architect Job Overview

Develop compliant, buildable and well-detailed technical solutions
Assist with managing drawing packages through planning, technical design and construction stages
Take the lead and be responsible to ensure deadlines achieved and managed for delivery of feasibility, tender and construction drawing packages.
Ensure projects comply with UK building regulations and industry best practice
Lead and manage projects from inception through to completion
Work closely with the Directors and clients to understand goals and to develop and sustain client relationships.
Attend client, design team and site meetings, including chairing meetings where required
Produce drawing packages and technical layouts using Revit
Ensure design proposals comply with planning policies, Building Regulations and technical standards
Liaise with external consultants and coordinate design and construction information
Take responsibility for delivering feasibility, tender and construction drawing packages to tight deadlines
Work across fast-paced, commercial and heritage projects with varied scale and complexity
Project Architect Job Requirements

Strong knowledge of Revit
Good understanding of Planning process and Regulations
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Proactive, detail-oriented and technically confident
Live within a commutable distance of Warrington
Ability to work across all RIBA stages
Experience in both office-based and site-based project delivery
ARB or RIBA Architect
Full UK driving licence
Strong communication and team-working skills
Experience across mixed sectors preferred, with emphasis on commercial and fast-paced delivery rather than long-duration projects
Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Holiday
Pension
Flexible working hours
Ongoing training and support
Progression opportunities - growing company
Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stagesBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for