Associate Architect - Education Sector

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Associate Architect required to join one of Manchester's most well-respected and forward-thinking Architectural practices and work on an exciting mixture of Education-sector projects, taking a lead role within the studio.

This reputable firm of Architects has gone from strength to strength in recent years and has continued to expand and diversify their business across a wide range of project types including: Schools, colleges, and various Education schemes. Typical projects include offices, leisure facilities, care homes, private housing, and volume residential developments.

The Education-sector team is spearheaded by a very talented individual looking for support on a managerial level, allowing them to concentrate on business development and similar responsibilities. There is scope for this role to develop into a Senior-Associate or Associate Director level role in a short space of time.

The offices are situated in a very well-connected part of Manchester, with easy access to the city centre and main motorways (M6, M56). On-site parking is available for all staff, accompanied by an excellent benefits package and enviable company culture.

The role is best suited to an experienced Architect with a minimum of 8 years practical experience, preferably working with a UK-based practice/developer. We seek someone with ambition, drive, and a desire to progress within the industry. Please review the following criteria to see if you are suitable for this position:

1. ARB/RIBA Qualification.
2. Minimum 8 years practical experience.
3. Proficiency using both REVIT & AutoCAD software.
4. Proven experience working in a senior role; job-running, managing lesser-experienced colleagues, leading meetings, presenting to clients and stakeholders.
5. Previous experience within the Education sector preferred (Schools, Early years, Colleges, Sports/activity venues).
6. Ability to work independently as part of a team as required.
7. Excellent communication skills: Written, verbal & presentation.

A competitive salary is on offer between £48,000-£55,000 for a suitable Associate Architect candidate. More experienced Architects are welcome to get in touch to discuss salary expectations.

Alongside salary, this company boasts one of the best benefits packages of any Architectural practice in the north of England. Full details can be disclosed in our first conversation.

Please get in touch with Will @ Conrad Consulting using the contact details provided, or register your CV as an application, and you will be contacted within 24 hours if your CV is well suited to the role.