Architect- Healthcare in Manchester - Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job Title: Architect (Healthcare Team)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £33-38,000 DOE

About the company:

An ambitious and growing RIBA Chartered architectural practice with a central Manchester base and satellite offices, the team delivers thoughtful, high-quality design across a range of sectors. While the studio works on projects spanning education, residential and commercial, healthcare design is a core strength, with experience delivering acute and specialist care facilities. The practice is known for a collaborative design culture, technical excellence, and a commitment to creating spaces that truly serve users' needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-linked progression
• Flexible working arrangements and support for a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative, supportive team environment with a focus on mentoring
• Exposure to impactful healthcare projects and multi-disciplinary design challenges
• Contribution to meaningful places that improve patient experience and community wellbeing

Daily Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for a range of projects, with a strong focus on healthcare schemes
• Develop and coordinate Revit models and deliver fully integrated design information from concept through construction documentation
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and technical design packages across RIBA stages
• Work closely with clients, consultants, and project teams to resolve design and technical issues
• Ensure compliance with legislation, building regulations and sector-specific standards
• Attend site visits and support contract administration as required
• Mentor and support junior staff, fostering consistent delivery standards

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified architect (ARB/RIBA) with ideally post-qualification experience
• Proven healthcare experience or relevant exposure to complex, regulated project types
• Strong Revit proficiency with experience producing coordinated technical information
• Good knowledge of UK building regulations and healthcare estate requirements
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy practice

To apply, please contact KAZ on OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon!