Our Manchester Studio is expanding their team and are looking for an exceptional Architect to join them. We're after a results driven, highly motivated individual to focus on the delivery of a mixture of bespoke architectural projects. We are a progressive, employee-owned practice; where you will have the ability to identify opportunities and develop your career. It’s an entrepreneurial job, with lots of responsibility and the freedom to deliver results. This role offers the opportunity to be lead in the delivery of projects at all RIBA stages working collaboratively with a broad consultant team. Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 280 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022. Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.Our benefits package includes agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH) annual leave increasing with long service, life assurance, study sponsorship with paid study leave, sabbaticals, employee assistance programme, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, virtual GP service, subscription fees, company day out, a volunteering scheme and enhanced learning & development opportunities. We are keen to talk to architects with around 3 years post-part III qualification experience. Applicants should be skilled in the delivery of architectural projects through all workstages, with the ability to successfully lead a team. Excellent technical and conservation skills, as well as strong design skills, will be essential in this role.We are looking for candidates who have the following skills: Part 3 qualified and have at least 3 years working as an Architect for a UK based practiceProject management and contract administration skills Have excellent technical skills Conservation experience Have a strong understanding of the UK Building and Planning regulations Be well organised, proactive and enthusiastic approach to work and projects Excellent communication skills both verbally and written Proven experience working on all RIBA stages Demonstrate good client-facing communication skills Excellent technical detailing Experience in using and or managing others using technical software. AutoCAD, Revit and NBS software is desirable This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership. Apply for this role First Name Last Name Email Address Message Please confirm you have the right to work in Manchester. I agree to my data being captured as detailed in the Data Privacy Policy. Add your CV Send application