Project Architect

Position: Project Architect

Location: Holmes Chapel, Cheshire

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)

Working Arrangement: Office Based Initially / Hybrid Once Established

Employment Type: Permanent

A Project Architect is required to join a specialist architectural and property consultancy based in Holmes Chapel. The practice delivers bespoke residential projects across the UK, creating high-quality homes and adaptations tailored around the individual requirements of private clients. Working within a close-knit team of approximately 16 people, the successful candidate will gain significantly more project ownership than is typically available within a larger architectural practice.

This is a particularly varied role where you will have the opportunity to manage residential projects from initial client contact and survey through planning, Building Regulations and construction to completion
. You will work directly with private clients, contractors and other professional stakeholders, taking genuine responsibility for project delivery while receiving support from an experienced Head of Department.

• Salary £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Holiday entitlement increases by 1 day per year of service, up to 25 days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Hybrid working available once established within the team.
• Free onsite parking.
• Business mileage paid at 45p per mile
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• All required business travel and overnight expenses covered.
• Varied nationwide project portfolio.
• Excellent opportunity to gain genuine start-to-finish project experience.

• Manage bespoke residential projects from initial client engagement through to completion.
• Undertake site surveys and develop initial design proposals.
• Prepare and submit planning applications.
• Produce detailed technical drawings and Building Regulations packages.
• Liaise directly with private clients throughout the design and construction process.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and other professional stakeholders.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Assist with contractor selection, tender reviews and appointments.
• Undertake regular site visits and monitor construction works.
• Provide Contract Administration and project management throughout the construction phase.
• Assist with valuations and certification where required.
• Manage project quality, programme and client expectations through to completion.
• Travel to projects across the UK, typically undertaking 1-2 site visits or surveys per week.

• Strong background within residential architecture, ideally within a small or medium-sized practice or consultancy.
• Planning and Building Regulations experience is essential.
• Proven experience taking residential projects beyond the technical stages and through construction.
• Experience dealing directly with private residential clients.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and technical detailing.
• Comfortable liaising directly with contractors and resolving issues on site.
• Contract Administration experience would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with valuations or wider project management duties would be beneficial but isn't essential.
• Excellent communication skills with a personable and consultative approach.
• Adaptable and comfortable dealing with clients and professional stakeholders at different levels.
• Willing to travel to projects throughout the UK.