Architect, CAD​/ AutoCAD​/ Mechanical Design

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

A development‑focused practice with decades of delivery experience is expanding its design team. If you’re an Architect who wants real influence, commercial exposure, and the satisfaction of seeing your work progress through the full development cycle, this role will suit you perfectly.

This is a design-focused environment where design, planning, development and delivery sit side‑by‑side — giving you the chance to shape schemes from feasibility through to planning and technical stages.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a team that values commercially intelligent design, strategic thinking and technical rigour. Expect responsibility, collaboration, and the chance to work on complex schemes.

Key Responsibilities

Leading design development across a range of development‑driven projects

Producing accurate, well‑structured planning and technical packages

Working closely with planners, surveyors and development managers

Contributing to feasibility studies and value‑focused design strategies

Coordinating consultants and engaging with stakeholders

Ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations and planning frameworks

What You Bring

ARB‑registered Architect (or equivalent experience)

Strong design and technical capability across RIBA Stages 2–4

Confident producing planning and technical documentation

Comfortable working on complex, multi‑disciplinary schemes

Clear communicator with a collaborative, commercially aware mindset

Experience in development‑led environments is beneficial

What’s On Offer

A role with genuine influence across design and development strategy

A multidisciplinary team with deep expertise across planning, surveying and development

The chance to work on schemes with real delivery momentum

A modern, collaborative studio environment

A business known for progressing projects from concept to completion