Project Architect - Architecture Job in Manchester - Up to £48,000

Sports leisure projects, Work-from-home every Friday, ARB membership fees covered

Job Summary

Project Architect Job Manchester offers an opportunity to join a leisure team delivering sports and leisure projects across the country. Based in Manchester, the role sits within the Architecture Jobs sector and supports a strong pipeline of new leisure projects. The team works with national sports federations, operators and local authorities to create well-considered spaces. Projects consider suitable materials, thermal comfort, acoustics and lighting as important parts of successful building design.

The position requires a Project Architect with past sports leisure experience and confident project running skills. You will lead design and project delivery while coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders through all RIBA stages. Strong organisation, client management and an understanding of Sport England Design standards are central requirements. Project Architect Job Manchester also requires confident communication, clear programme management and effective collaboration throughout project delivery. The role suits someone ready to support an experienced leisure team with a robust project pipeline.

About the Company

The leisure team delivers projects for national sports federations, operators and local authorities across the country. Its work focuses on creating successful spaces through carefully considered materials, thermal comfort, acoustics and lighting. The team uses experienced design knowledge alongside the latest innovations to maximise their effect within each project.

A strong pipeline of new leisure projects has created the requirement for additional project support. The role is based within the Studio and joins a supportive, close-knit team environment. The successful candidate will contribute established sports leisure experience, project running ability and confident client management skills. The opportunity also includes a comprehensive CPD programme and in-house seminars.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead design and project delivery across all RIBA stages for sports leisure projects within the team
• Manage and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout coordinated project delivery activities
• Ensure agreed programme milestones are met with confidence, clarity and strong organisational project management
• Lead client-facing discussions and meetings while maintaining clear communication
• Apply knowledge of Sport England Design standards when supporting leisure design and project delivery requirements
• Coordinate project running responsibilities while maintaining design quality, programme awareness and stakeholder collaboration
• Support delivery across the strong pipeline of new leisure projects secured throughout the country

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum five years’ post-qualification experience with responsibility for design and project delivery
• Proven experience within leisure design and delivery
• Revit and AutoCAD skills for supporting coordinated design development and project delivery work
• Confident client-facing communication skills with experience leading meetings and managing stakeholder project discussions
• Ability to manage projects effectively while maintaining programme clarity, organisation and coordinated delivery responsibilities
• Robust portfolio showcasing design excellence across relevant architectural work and completed project responsibilities
• Strong organisational and client management skills combined with confident project running experience across RIBA stages
• Good grasp of Sport England Design standards relevant to sports and leisure project requirements

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £48,000 DOE
• Early finish and work-from-home every Friday
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Comprehensive CPD programme and in-house seminars
• ARB membership fees covered
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, extra holiday purchase option, volunteering days, subsidised fitness classes, retail and travel discounts, and birthday off

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role is ideal for an experienced Project Architect with at least five years’ post-qualification experience. It suits someone with a proven record in leisure design, particularly sports leisure project delivery. The position requires confidence when managing clients, leading meetings and coordinating project teams through demanding programmes.

Strong Revit and AutoCAD skills are essential, alongside a robust portfolio demonstrating design excellence. Candidates should be comfortable managing projects, working across all RIBA stages and meeting programme milestones clearly. A good grasp of Sport England Design standards is also required for this leisure-focused position. Project Architect Job Manchester suits an organised professional who values a supportive team and structured CPD opportunities.

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market.

We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.

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