Manchester

We are seeking a talented Senior Architect with over 15 years’ experience to join our thriving Manchester office to support our highly capable teams. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a design led practice.

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week. We offer the opportunity of hybrid working once you have settled into the role.
 
Role and Responsibilities

* Leading design projects. Proven track record in the housing, mixed-use, and regeneration sectors is advantageous.
* Presenting ideas clearly and effectively
* Fostering strong relationships with clients and managing client expectations
* Delivering high-quality design across all work stages while leading project teams
* Managing project fees, contracts, and resource allocation
* Overseeing the use of BIM in projects, ensuring best practices are followed
* Support the business development team in securing new work through bids and networking
* Embody the ethos and culture of our practice in all engagements

Skills and Qualifications

* ARB registered architect
* Minimum 15 years’ experience post Part 3 in a design led architectural practice
* Experience across 0 – 7 RIBA work stages
* Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, planning policies, and sustainable design principles.
* Exceptional design, interpersonal and organisational skills, with an eye for sustainable innovation and quality.
* Experience in business development, securing new work and networking
* Experience in outward facing roles, client relationships and managing skills
* Experience in managing, supporting and mentoring teams

Salary: Negotiable
Working Hours: 9.00 – 17.30 Monday to Friday
Work pattern: Hybrid working opportunity once settled into the role
Closing Date: Friday 25th April 2025

We are a progressive and ethical architectural practice. We design with empathy for the human condition, with science for sustainable outcomes, and with art for crafting beautiful place. The range of our architectural work is extremely broad and includes housing, universities, creative reuse and schools.
 
With over 40 years of practice, we now have three offices in Bath, London and Manchester with around 96 employees and 23 partners. We remain committed to the social and cultural values which underpin our design approach. Our studios are an open and social environment and inspiring places to work, with breaktimes focused on growing strong social bonds. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where professional and personal development is encouraged.
 
FCBStudios is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.



We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive; only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.