Project Architect in Chester)

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: Chester
Job Description:

Project Architect

Location: Chester

Salary: £42-48,000

A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Architect to join its growing team in Cheshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Project Architect looking to take ownership of diverse projects within a collaborative, forward-thinking, and design-focused practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering projects across a broad range of sectors including education, commercial, leisure, and public sector developments.

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package and attractive employee benefits
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • Continued professional development and career progression support
  • Enhanced family leave provisions
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee recognition and incentive programmes
  • Complimentary on-site parking

The role

  • Managing architectural projects through all phases, from feasibility and concept design to construction and completion
  • Coordinating design teams and overseeing the technical development of projects
  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders
  • Preparing, reviewing, and coordinating detailed drawing packages, specifications, and project information
  • Leading design and progress meetings while presenting proposals and updates to clients and project teams
  • Supporting junior colleagues through guidance, mentoring, and technical oversight
  • Ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements across all RIBA stages

Requirements for the Project Architect role

  • ARB registered Architect with substantial post-Part III professional experience
  • Demonstrable experience leading projects through all RIBA work stages
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning processes, and construction methodologies
  • Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project delivery effectively
  • Advanced Revit proficiency with excellent technical and detailing capabilities
  • Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
  • Commercially aware with the ability to balance design aspirations and project objectives
  • Capable of working independently while contributing positively within a collaborative practice environment

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Posted: June 14th, 2026