Architect - Project Lead (Manchester) Subtitle: Manchester Studio

Chapman Taylor LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Manchester is seeking a talented Architect to join their creative studio. This role requires an ARB-registered Architect with post-Part III experience and strong design capabilities. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment, and a passion for sustainable design. The firm offers opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and a range of additional benefits to enhance work culture.

Benefits

Continued learning

Coaching and mentoring

Leadership initiatives

Additional employee benefits

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect who is design-focused.
• Experience across all RIBA work stages 0-6.
• Strong ability to communicate design ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts in collaboration with the team.
• Create high-quality design information with attention to detail.
• Present strong design narratives to clients.

Skills

Revit skills

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Front-end concept design

Detailed design delivery

Education

Post-Part III experience

Job description

Chapman Taylor is a global practice of award-winning architects, masterplanners and interior designers. We specialise in Residential, Retail, Leisure, Hospitality, Transportation, and Workplace design, and the combination of these uses into large-scale mixed‑use environments.

Our vision is simple: we collaborate with our people across our network to deliver greater creativity and credible design solutions that help our clients create brilliantly successful places and spaces.

Chapman Taylor is an award‑winning, AJ 100 practice, operating from 13 locations globally. Our studios offer you the chance to work in a creative, nurturing and fully collaborative environment in which to build your career. This could be as an architect, masterplanner, interior or graphic designer, technologist, or as part of our business support teams.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We have an exciting opportunity for an ARB‑registered, design‑focused Architect to join our busy creative studio in Manchester to develop their career in a well‑structured, supportive environment. We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and ambitious Architect with both front‑end concept design and detailed design and delivery experience. They will enjoy working as part of a team and excellent communication and client facing skills are essential.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Architect with post‑Part III experience and proven design capabilities.
• Proven ability working across all RIBA work stages 0‑6.
• Commitment to developing high‑quality design information with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to present and communicate design ideas and concepts.
• Ability to curate and present a strong design narrative.
• Strong Revit skills and competency in Adobe packages, including InDesign, Photoshop, etc.
• Experience in a range of sectors would be preferred but not essential.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Keen and enthusiastic individual with a strong passion for creative design.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and thrive in a diverse, exciting, and collaborative studio environment.
• A keen interest in, and knowledge of, sustainable design.

WHAT WE OFFER

With a wide range of exciting projects at various stages of design in the UK and internationally, we are offering an opportunity to develop your professional experience and senior career with us. We offer continued learning, coaching and mentoring, and a range of leadership initiatives to support your development as a senior team member.

Chapman Taylor offers our employees a wide range of additional benefits to enhance our people & culture offering.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

We believe in creating studio environments that are both person and thought diverse. Our employees work in inclusive spaces where everyone has access to the same treatment, opportunities, and advancement.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your CV and examples of your work, emailed to: [e-mail] quoting reference: M/Dec2025/Architect ProjectLead