Full job descriptionJob Title: Project Architect/ Lead
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £45-55,000+ DOE


About the company:
This architectural practice is seeking a Project Lead / Project Architect, with consideration also given to Associate-level candidates, to join its Healthcare, Education & Science (HES) team. The role will involve leading and delivering projects across a range of sectors and RIBA stages, with a particular focus on healthcare, education, science, and laboratory environments. The successful candidate will be a confident and experienced professional capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, building strong client and consultant relationships, and contributing to both design and technical delivery. A collaborative, proactive approach and strong leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to support project teams and maintain high standards of design and delivery.
Benefits
*Opportunity to lead projects across all RIBA stages
*Exposure to healthcare, education, science, and laboratory projects
*Collaborative and supportive studio environment
*Involvement in both design and technical delivery
*Opportunity to influence project delivery standards and team development
*Engagement with industry events and professional networking opportunities
*Strong emphasis on career progression and leadership development
Daily Duties
*Lead and deliver architectural projects across multiple RIBA stages
*Manage and coordinate several projects simultaneously
*Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, and wider design teams
*Support project setup, technical coordination, and design development
*Assist with project delivery using Revit where applicable
*Report project progress, programme updates, and anticipated timescales to senior leadership
*Work independently and collaboratively within project teams
*Support wider business and management tasks where required
*Maintain high standards of design quality and technical delivery
*Represent the practice professionally in all communications and project work
Ideal Candidate
*Qualified architect with relevant professional accreditation
*Minimum of several years’ post-qualification experience
*Strong experience across both design and technical RIBA stages
*Experience within healthcare, education, science, or laboratory projects is highly desirable
*Laboratory project experience would be advantageous
*Revit experience preferred, but not essential
*Excellent communication and organisational skills
*Confident in leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
*Positive, adaptable, and collaborative approach
*Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
*Enthusiastic about architecture and professional development
*Comfortable engaging with clients, consultants, and industry peers outside of day-to-day project work


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