Architect

ARCHITECT (ARB/RIBA)
MANCHESTER

Overview

Are you a qualified Architect seeking a new permanent challenge with a forward-thinking, employee-owned practice that balances People, Planet & Purpose? Here is a great opportunity to join a Manchester studio of a nationally recognised, highly successful architectural firm.

About the Practice

An employee-owned UK top-100 architectural practice with over 300 staff across nine regional studios, including Manchester, giving you both local insight and the support of a national network.
B Corp certified—one of the first UK Architectural practices to achieve this—and proudly sporting a B Impact score well above the norm.
Carbon-neutral champions backed by ISO14001 accredited environmental reporting, independent verification, and offsetting through high-impact partners like Trees for Life.
A human-centred design philosophy, fostering collaborative and ego-free project environments.
About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse variety of projects across the education, commercial and residential sectors.  Whilst growing under the guidance of senior and technical colleagues, you will develop your design and leadership skills in a supportive, purpose-led environment.

About you

Our client is looking for a talented architect with a passion for sustainable design solutions with a good foundation of experience across a variety of sectors.

Suitable candidates should ideally be able to demonstrate:

A passion for designing impactful, meaningful and sustainable buildings.
At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in a design- and delivery-focused practice.
Proven experience leading projects from concept through to delivery.
A collaborative mindset—able to build rapport across disciplines and relationships.
Strong presentation and drawing skills, able to articulate and evolve design concepts clearly.
Capability to guide design and construction teams professionally.
Essential Qualifications & Skills:

RIBA / ARB registered
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—particularly in client interaction and team presentations.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
Proficiency in Revit and Enscape (highly valued).
Knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign.
Experience preparing technical submissions, drawings, specifications, and reports.

What’s on offer:

You’ll be joining a firm truly committed to making a difference—not just through its work, but through how it operates. With a unified focus on sustainability, social impact, and design quality, the environment here nurtures collaboration, development and progression.

It is a great opportunity to work on exciting projects and be well rewarded for the work you undertake.

Full-time, permanent role based in Manchester.
Flexi-start and flexi-day systems (earn a day off through overtime)
Health cash plan (Healthshield),
25 days holiday (pro-rated first year),
Employee-ownership model allowing all staff to share in the firm’s success +1
A vibrant, supportive, and purpose-led working culture, where collaboration and design excellence come first.
A contemporary and easily accessible city centre Manchester studio location