Architect- Healthcare Specialist & Job Runner

Architect – Healthcare Specialist & Job Runner
Reference: KDMAN81989W
Location: Manchester
Salary: £45-55,000 DOE

A respected and long-established architectural practice is seeking a talented Architect with strong healthcare sector experience to join its Manchester studio. With a legacy spanning over 25 years and a team of around 80 professionals, this award-winning practice is known for delivering large-scale, high-quality projects across healthcare, education, residential, and commercial sectors.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £40-50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Join a dynamic, collaborative studio with a reputation for design and delivery excellence
• Work on complex, large-scale healthcare projects from inception to completion
• Supportive environment offering structured career progression and CPD opportunities
• Regular team events and a healthy work-life balance

Daily Duties:

• Lead large-scale healthcare projects through all RIBA stages
• Oversee and manage internal teams and external consultants
• Coordinate client presentations, design development, and technical delivery
• Produce and review detailed technical drawings and specifications in Revit (essential)
• Monitor site progress, resolve technical issues, and uphold design quality
• Ensure compliance with UK building regulations and healthcare-specific standards
• Take full responsibility for project delivery, budget oversight, and team leadership

Ideal Candidate:

• Fully qualified Architect (ARB registered) with significant post-qualification experience
• Substantial experience leading large-scale healthcare projects
• Strong Revit skills and confident working in a BIM environment
• Demonstrable experience running jobs independently from concept through delivery
• Deep understanding of UK building regulations and healthcare design guidelines (e.g. HBNs/HTMs)
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident Architect with a passion for healthcare design and proven experience delivering complex, high-value projects. If you’re ready to step into a leading role at a forward-thinking practice, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please contact KAZ on 01792 365003 OR alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio to kaz.davies@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. I hope to hear from you soon!