Job reference
151683_1764964605
Company Name
Salary
£38000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits
Location
Canterbury
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
05/12/2025
Closing date
26/12/2025
Job Title: Project Architect
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £38-45,000 DOE
About the Client
The client is an award‑winning architectural practice with a strong national presence, combining creative excellence with commercial insight. They focus on people-driven design, creating places that foster connection, deliver long-term social value, and resonate emotionally. With experienced teams across multiple UK studios, they have the expertise to deliver technically excellent, sustainable, and commercially viable projects, while championing environmental responsibility and design innovation.
Benefits
* Competitive salary reflecting seniority
* Professional development and RIBA/ARB support
* Flexible hybrid working
* Collaborative, supportive studio culture
* Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes
* Engagement in CSR and social-value projects
* Clear career progression and leadership opportunities
Daily Duties
* Lead projects through all design phases, from concept to delivery
* Coordinate project teams including internal staff and external consultants
* Produce, review, and approve technical drawings and documentation
* Oversee site visits and construction administration to ensure design quality
* Monitor schedules, budgets, and project financial performance
* Liaise with clients, present proposals, and respond to feedback
* Mentor and develop junior staff
* Ensure compliance with planning, building regulations, health & safety, and sustainability
* Contribute to bids, tenders, and proposals
* Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and consultants
Ideal Candidate
* ARB‑registered architect with substantial post-Part 3 experience
* Commercial, Life Science and Health experience
* Proven experience running projects from inception to completion
* Strong technical skills in detailing, drawing, specification, and documentation
* Excellent organisational, leadership, and team management skills
* Proficient in relevant design software and UK regulations
* Strong communicator with client and multi-disciplinary coordination experience
* Proactive, commercially aware, and solution-focused
* Experienced in mentoring junior staff and delivering projects on time and budget