Project Architect

Royal Society of Ulster Architects; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A design-focused architecture firm in Belfast is seeking qualified Architects to join their collaborative team working on ambitious projects across the UK and Ireland. The role involves creative design development and technical coordination of medium to large-scale projects. Candidates should have strong design awareness, technical skills, and a desire to grow within a supportive environment that values collaboration and quality. This position offers a competitive salary, discretionary profit share, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary EOT profit share

Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay

Life insurance and income protection

CPD, training and mentoring

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working on complex, real-world medium to large-scale projects.
• Comfortable taking responsibility and managing aspects of project delivery.
• Keen to continue developing your career within a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a collaborative project team delivering medium to large-scale projects.
• Design development and technical coordination through later RIBA stages.
• Day-to-day involvement in live projects under the direction of an Associate or Director.
• Coordinate consultants and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Prepare and review drawings and information packages.

Skills

Design awareness

Strong technical understanding

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

White Ink Architects is an employee‑owned practice, and we’re continuing to grow. We’re looking for Architects to join our Belfast studio and work on ambitious residential, hotel, masterplanning and interiors projects across the UK and Ireland.

Our work is design‑led, technically robust, and delivered by teams who care about quality, clarity and collaboration.

WHY WHITE INK?

You’ll be trusted with real responsibility and supported by experienced Associates and Directors. We invest in our people, encourage progression, and value good judgement over unnecessary pressure.

As an Employee‑Owned Trust, the practice is run for the long‑term benefit of the team. Success is shared, voices are heard, and development is taken seriously.

We welcome applications from architects based locally, as well as those currently working in the UK or overseas who are considering relocating or returning to Belfast. Informal, confidential conversations are always welcome.

OUR APPROACH HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED WITH

• Irish News Award – Best Education, Trainee or Apprentice Programme
• Finalist – Best Architect Employer of the Year, Building Design Awards

THE ROLE

You’ll work as part of a collaborative project team delivering medium to large‑scale projects from design through to construction.

• Design development and technical coordination through later RIBA stages
• Day‑to‑day involvement in live projects under the direction of an Associate or Director
• Coordinating consultants and contributing to technical decision‑making
• Preparing and reviewing drawings and information packages
• Working within UK and Irish building regulations
• Using Revit within a BIM‑led workflow
• Contributing ideas and helping improve how we work as a practice

ABOUT YOU

• A qualified Architect
• Experience working on complex, real‑world medium to large‑scale projects
• Comfortable taking responsibility and managing aspects of project delivery
• Strong design awareness with solid technical understanding
• Collaborative, organised and clear in your communication
• Keen to continue developing your career within a growing practice

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary EOT profit share
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
• Life insurance and income protection
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Professional registration fees
• Funded CPD, training and mentoring
• Wellbeing support
• Regular social and team events

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [e-mail].

To find out more about our work, visit www.whiteink.co.uk.