An excellent opportunity to join a well-established, award-winning architecture and building consultancy with a strong national presence and diverse project portfolio.

This practice is known for delivering high-quality, technically robust design solutions across a range of sectors. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team environment where innovation, technical excellence, and professional development are actively encouraged.

Based in Manchester, this role offers the chance to take a leading position in project delivery, working on complex schemes with real responsibility and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production and coordination of detailed working drawing packages with minimal supervision
• Provide technical guidance on building regulations, environmental performance, and compliance requirements
• Advise on material selection, buildability, and construction detailing
• Ensure designs meet all relevant legal, statutory, and professional standards
• Carry out and contribute to Designer Risk Assessments in line with CDM regulations
• Coordinate design information across multidisciplinary teams and external consultants
• Liaise with statutory authorities and support planning and regulatory submissions
• Deliver projects using Revit and BIM Level 2 processes, including COBie data where required
• Programme work schedules and monitor progress throughout project stages
• Undertake site visits and inspections at key stages of construction
• Prepare technical reports, tender documentation, and recommendations
• Carry out measured surveys and maintain strong QA processes across project delivery
• Support a culture of collaboration, sharing knowledge and mentoring junior team members where appropriate

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Architectural Technology or relevant HNC/HND/BTEC qualification
• CIAT accredited or working towards chartership (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience within a UK architectural practice
• Strong track record in delivering technical packages and leading project stages
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, with at least 3 years’ consistent use in practice
• Solid understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction legislation
• Knowledge of current and emerging fire safety regulations
• Strong technical detailing and construction knowledge
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload independently while contributing to a wider team
• High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities
• Paid professional memberships
• Private healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme