Architectural Project Manager
JOB_53902804791903Job type
TemporaryLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Property And SurveyingIndustry
ConstructionPay
£350 (in scope of IR35)
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
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Architectural Project ManagerJOB_539028047919032026-04-272026-07-27
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