Architect

Job Title: Architect (Post Part 3 Experience)
Location: Manchester
Salary: (phone number removed) DOE

About the Company:

Penguin Recruitment are pleased to be supporting an award-winning Manchester-based architectural practice who have rapidly established themselves as a leading voice in the North West. The studio delivers high-profile projects across residential, commercial, cultural, and master planning sectors.

Founded in 2018, the practice is driven by a passion for cities, people, and making, with a strong emphasis on placemaking, sustainability, and deliverability. Their collaborative "learning office" culture encourages shared thinking and design excellence, with a focus on simple, elegant architecture, refined detailing, and a holistic approach to project delivery where architecture leads within the wider consultancy process.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• Opportunity to lead on award-winning, high-profile schemes
• Strong studio culture with collaboration and peer support
• Clear progression within a growing, ambitious practice
• Exposure to complex, large-scale projects across sectors
• Continued professional development and leadership opportunities
• Central Manchester studio location

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Leading and contributing to the design and delivery of projects across all RIBA stages
• Taking responsibility for project packages, coordination, and technical output
• Producing and reviewing high-quality drawings, models, and presentation material
• Managing coordination with clients, consultants, and internal teams
• Leading input on planning applications and detailed design packages
• Attending and contributing to design team and client meetings
• Undertaking site visits and supporting contract administration as required
• Helping to ensure delivery against programme, budget, and design intent

Ideal candidate:

• Qualified Architect (ARB registered) with several years post Part 3 experience
• Proven UK project experience across multiple RIBA stages
• Strong design leadership skills with a refined architectural sensibility
• Confident in both concept design and technical delivery
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite (or equivalent)
• Strong communicator with experience leading coordination discussions
• Passionate about placemaking, sustainability, and high-quality urban design
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable taking ownership within a collaborative team environment

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your updated CV and Portfolio to (url removed). We look forward to hearing from you soon.