Architect

Job Title: Architect (Post Part 3 Experience)
Location: Manchester
Salary: £(phone number removed) DOE

About the Company:

Penguin Recruitment are pleased to be supporting an award-winning Manchester-based architectural practice who have rapidly established themselves as a leading voice in the North West. The studio delivers high-profile projects across residential, commercial, cultural, and master planning sectors.

Founded in 2018, the practice is driven by a passion for cities, people, and making, with a strong emphasis on placemaking, sustainability, and deliverability. Their collaborative "learning office" culture encourages shared thinking and design excellence, with a focus on simple, elegant architecture, refined detailing, and a holistic approach to project delivery where architecture leads within the wider consultancy process.

Benefits:

Competitive salary aligned with experience
Opportunity to lead on award-winning, high-profile schemes
Strong studio culture with collaboration and peer support
Clear progression within a growing, ambitious practice
Exposure to complex, large-scale projects across sectors
Continued professional development and leadership opportunities
Central Manchester studio locationDay-to-day responsibilities:

Leading and contributing to the design and delivery of projects across all RIBA stages
Taking responsibility for project packages, coordination, and technical output
Producing and reviewing high-quality drawings, models, and presentation material
Managing coordination with clients, consultants, and internal teams
Leading input on planning applications and detailed design packages
Attending and contributing to design team and client meetings
Undertaking site visits and supporting contract administration as required
Helping to ensure delivery against programme, budget, and design intentIdeal candidate:

Qualified Architect (ARB registered) with several years post Part 3 experience
Proven UK project experience across multiple RIBA stages
Strong design leadership skills with a refined architectural sensibility
Confident in both concept design and technical delivery
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite (or equivalent)
Strong communicator with experience leading coordination discussions
Passionate about placemaking, sustainability, and high-quality urban design
Proactive, organised, and comfortable taking ownership within a collaborative team environmentTo apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your updated CV and Portfolio to . We look forward to hearing from you soon