The PureGym Way

PureGym is the No.1 gym operator in the UK, and the 4th largest gym operator worldwide. With 700+ gyms and over 2 million members across the UK, Europe & the US, we are the gym where Everybody is Welcome. We champion diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels free to be. We’re proud to be recognised as a Top Institute Employer, reflecting our commitment to excellence in employee experience and workplace culture. See our careers page for full benefits. We offer:

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• Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1
  
• Hybrid working
  
• A truly flexible working culture
  
• Personal private healthcare, including digital GP
  
• Life insurance x4
  
• Company pension contribution
  
• 25 days annual leave, plus 1 personal day
  
• Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
  
• Great learning & development resources
  
• Enhanced maternity pay, paternity and adoption leave
  

The Role

Location: Hybrid- Leeds

Type: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent

The Architectural function is a key part of the Property Development Team. With over 700 gyms worldwide, the PureGym brand is going from strength to strength on its growth journey, underpinned by a technology-enabled offer delivering high quality, affordable fitness that can be accessed flexibly.

As Project Architect, you will be fully accountable for the architectural design of all allocated property development projects, covering either, or both, new and existing sites. In addition, to contribute to the wider Development department in establishing a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.

The Role:

Reporting into the UK Head of Architecture, this role will work with the wider Property Development team in developing a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.

Your Key Responsibilities:

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• Responsible for architectural delivery of both new sites acquisitions and refurbishment projects from feasibility through design to completion and handover.
  
• Assessing high‑level feasibility of new sites before acquisition and identifying optimal refurbishment opportunities across the existing estate.
  
• Providing the appropriate technical evaluation and insight for each site and delivering on the corresponding architectural and design requirements.
  
• Ensuring the approved design adheres to the key brand format requirements and standards.
  
• Supply specialist technical input regarding building control, fire regulations, technical standards etc. into the design of each site.
  
• Identify and create all necessary architectural documentation/outputs required to obtain all required/appropriate building approvals and consents.
  
• Contributing to appropriate decision making at key stages in the property development process using governance forums where required.
  
• Proactive input into the continuous improvement of gym formats and standards.
  
• Supporting, recognising and encouraging peers to achieve team goals while fostering a positive, constructive environment
  
• Positively representing the Development function internally and being an ambassador for PureGym externally.
  
• Being recognized as someone who makes a significant contribution across the Development function.
  

The Person:

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• Qualified Architect with industry recognised certification and credentials.
  
• Experience of design and delivery of multi-site property developments consistently and at scale.
  
• Ideally has experience working in or with large scale organisations in customer facing industries such as leisure, retail or hospitality.
  
• A highly capable operator who can work autonomously to resolve sometimes complex problems and make critical decisions under pressure.
  
• Proactive, accountable, hands on, adaptable and able to react quickly to a fast moving, ever-changing environment.
  
• Technically competent and solution focused, can identify, prioritise and escalate issues/opportunities appropriately.
  
• An excellent communicator, with the ability to simply convey complex messages and engage with senior management.
  
• Commercially astute, able to evaluate investment decisions considering member brand expectations balanced with the required levels of return.
  
• Member focused, always striving to improve the experience for all members through own area or working across the business.
  
• Process orientated, with the ability to identify and remove waste through applying lean thinking.
  
• Able to work cross-functionally, to bring together all parts of the business to deliver the right outcome for members and PureGym.
  
• Ideally has a passion for, or an interest in, fitness and leisure.
  
• Able to travel as required.
  

PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve. 

Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. xsrmqjs Early application is encouraged.

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