Chartered Architect - Departmental Lead
£45,000+ DOE
Preston
A leading firm is seeking a talented Chartered Architect to join their dynamic team as the Departmental Lead. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to take on a leadership role in designing, project managing, and delivering a broad range of building-related projects. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary design teams, manage projects from conception to completion, and ensure high-quality delivery within budget and on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake the design, specification, and project management of building projects in a lead role.
- Lead multidisciplinary design teams on projects, coordinating from initial conception to detailed design, tender, and on-site delivery.
- Ensure projects meet client expectations for quality, timing, and budget.
- Manage projects through planning applications, building regulations, and listed consent processes.
- Supervise external consultants within the design team to meet KPIs and maintain quality standards.
- Provide specialist technical advice and support within the practice.
- Generate fees for the Architect Department.
- Lead and manage a team of two Architectural Technicians.
- Engage in proactive liaison with other consultants and disciplines within the practice.
- Lead discussions on architectural-related issues.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Professionally qualified, ARB registered Architect with a relevant degree (or equivalent) and post-qualification experience.
- Member of ARB and preferably other professional bodies such as RIBA.
- Proven track record in architectural design and delivery.
- Experience working with a range of clients and service users.
- Ability to organise, guide, and lead multi-discipline design teams.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of architectural design principles, theory, and practice.
- Understanding of related building and engineering disciplines.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Photoshop (or similar software).
- Experience across all six RIBA work-stages.
- Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
Highly skilled and motivated architects looking for a leadership role in a supportive and innovative environment are encouraged to apply. Join the team and contribute to shaping the future of building design.