Project Architect

This Project Architect role is based in Manchester with a salary of £42,000 to £48,000 per annum. The position sits within a leisure team delivering sports and leisure projects nationally. The successful candidate will lead design and delivery across all RIBA stages, coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders, manage programmes and agreed milestones, and lead client meetings. Applicants should be ARB-registered with at least five years' post-qualification experience, proven sports and leisure project experience, strong Revit and AutoCAD skills, and confident client and stakeholder management abilities. Sport England Design standards apply to projects.

Job Overview
An opportunity to join a leisure team delivering sports and leisure projects across the country. Based in Manchester, this role suits an ARB-registered architect with at least five years' post-qualification experience, proven leisure sector experience and confident project-running skills. You will lead design and delivery across all RIBA stages, coordinating project teams, clients and external stakeholders while applying relevant Sport England Design standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery across all RIBA stages
• Coordinate internal teams and external project stakeholders
• Manage programmes and agreed project milestones
• Lead client meetings and project discussions
• Apply Sport England Design standards to leisure projects

Skills & Experience Required

• At least five years' post-qualification experience
• Proven sports and leisure project experience
• Strong Revit and AutoCAD skills
• Confident client and stakeholder management skills
• Strong project running and organisational abilities

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £48,000 dependent on experience
• Work from home and early finish Fridays
• ARB membership fees covered
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays
• CPD programme, enhanced family leave and employee discounts

About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.

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