Job Description:

Position: Architect

Location: Leeds

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE + Hybrid Working + Further Benefits

We are seeking an ambitious Architect to join a well-established, AJ Top 100 architectural practice based in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an employee-owned, design-led practice delivering innovative and sustainable projects across the UK.

Working within a collaborative architectural team, the successful Architect will contribute to the design and delivery of high-profile Commercial, Mixed-Use, Residential and Education projects, typically ranging from £5m to £100m+ in value. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects across multiple RIBA stages, working closely with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality architectural solutions from concept through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Architect looking to progress within a practice that encourages professional development, collaboration and design excellence whilst offering hybrid working and genuine long-term career progression.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 DOE
• Hybrid working.
• Bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service.
• Professional memberships and continued CPD support.
• Personal and professional development plans.
• Genuine long-term progression within an employee-owned AJ Top 100 practice

Architect Overview

• Lead the design and technical delivery of Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use and Education projects.
• Manage projects across multiple RIBA stages, ensuring programme, quality and budget objectives are achieved.
• Produce high-quality design and technical information using Revit.
• Liaise directly with clients, consultants and contractors, presenting design and technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams throughout project delivery.
• Develop innovative, practical and sustainable design solutions.
• Ensure projects comply with current UK Building Regulations, BIM standards and industry best practice.
• Deliver projects to a consistently high standard, ensuring client satisfaction throughout.
• Balance design excellence with commercial awareness to successfully deliver projects.
• Support and mentor junior members of the architectural team where appropriate.

Architect Position Requirements

• ARB Registered Architect.
• Several years' post-Part III experience within a UK architectural practice.
• Experience delivering projects with construction values of £5m+.
• Proven experience within the Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use or Education sectors.
• Excellent working knowledge of Revit.
• Strong design and technical delivery experience across multiple RIBA stages.
• Experience working within BIM Level 2 environments and an understanding of PAS 1192 / BS EN ISO 19650 standards would be advantageous.
• Excellent presentation, communication and client-facing skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Able to work using your own initiative whilst contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
• Passion for sustainable, high-quality architecture and continuous professional development.
• Live within a commutable distance of Leeds.

Bennett 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.

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