Manchester
Building, Construction
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
09/04/2025
30/04/2025
Architect - Healthcare Specialist & Job Runner
Reference: KDMAN81989
Location: Manchester
Salary: £45-55,000 DOE
A respected and long-established architectural practice is seeking a talented Architect with strong healthcare sector experience to join its Manchester studio. With a legacy spanning over 25 years and a team of around 80 professionals, this award-winning practice is known for delivering large-scale, high-quality projects across healthcare, education, residential, and commercial sectors.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary of £40-50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
* Join a dynamic, collaborative studio with a reputation for design and delivery excellence
* Work on complex, large-scale healthcare projects from inception to completion
* Supportive environment offering structured career progression and CPD opportunities
* Regular team events and a healthy work-life balance
Daily Duties:
* Lead large-scale healthcare projects through all RIBA stages
* Oversee and manage internal teams and external consultants
* Coordinate client presentations, design development, and technical delivery
* Produce and review detailed technical drawings and specifications in Revit (essential)
* Monitor site progress, resolve technical issues, and uphold design quality
* Ensure compliance with UK building regulations and healthcare-specific standards
* Take full responsibility for project delivery, budget oversight, and team leadership
Ideal Candidate:
* Fully qualified Architect (ARB registered) with significant post-qualification experience
* Substantial experience leading large-scale healthcare projects
* Strong Revit skills and confident working in a BIM environment
* Demonstrable experience running jobs independently from concept through delivery
* Deep understanding of UK building regulations and healthcare design guidelines (e.g. HBNs/HTMs)
* Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident Architect with a passion for healthcare design and proven experience delivering complex, high-value projects. If you're ready to step into a leading role at a forward-thinking practice, we want to hear from you!