Architectural Project Manager
6 days ago
Manchester
6-month contract for an Architectural Project Manager with the potential to convert into permanent An opportunity has arisen for an Architectural Projects Manager to join a busy capital projects team, leading the architectural design and delivery of a varied portfolio of capital schemes. This role will suit a design-led professional who enjoys operating as the client lead, managing multidisciplinary consultants and ensuring high-quality, compliant design outcomes.You will take projects from early feasibility through to delivery, working across all RIBA stages, with a strong focus on design quality, statutory compliance, sustainability and value for money. Your new role • Lead the architectural design and project management of allocated capital projects from inception through to completion, • Act as client lead for early RIBA stages (0-4), including feasibility, options appraisals, design development and planning, • Manage and coordinate external design consultants to deliver integrated, compliant design solutions, • Prepare and review project briefs, specifications, drawings and technical information, • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including Building Safety Act 2022, CDM 2015 and Building Regulations, • Monitor design-stage budgets, risks and change control, • Administer JCT/NEC contracts through design and construction stages, • Embed sustainability, accessibility and whole-life value principles into design solutions, • Provide professional advice to senior stakeholders and elected members as required What you'll need to succeed • Degree-level qualification in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction/Project Management or a related discipline, • Professional membership (e.g. RIBA, ARB, CIAT, CIOB, RICS), • Proven experience leading architectural design stages and managing external consultants, • Strong knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work and statutory design frameworks, • Experience delivering capital projects through planning and building regulations, • Working knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Experience working within complex, client-side or public-sector environments is highly advantageous What you'll get in return • A 6-month initial contract with potential to convert to a permanent role, • Competitive daily rate of £350 (in scope of IR35), • The opportunity to work on meaningful, design-led capital projects, • Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic programmes, • Hybrid working arrangements (subject to project requirements) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4791903