Project Architect

  • Mattinson Partnership
  • Jul 17, 2025
Full time Executive

Job Description

Project Architect
Location: Liverpool (City Centre)
Salary: Negotiable / Competitive

An established, employee-owned, planning-led multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Project Architect to join its growing Liverpool-based design team. The practice delivers high-quality architectural and design services across the UK, supporting a wide variety of private and public sector clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a range of residential and commercial projects, often as part of an in-house team of planners, landscape architects, transport consultants, and sustainability experts. The successful candidate will be based in a collaborative, city-centre studio and will benefit from the organisation's national project portfolio and employee ownership model.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural work across all RIBA stages, with a focus on residential and commercial projects.

  • Prepare detailed drawing packages, specifications, and construction documentation.

  • Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and colleagues across disciplines.

  • Chair design and site meetings, produce minutes, and follow up on actions.

  • Administer contracts, including JCT Minor Works and RIBA Domestic Contracts.

  • Undertake regular site inspections to ensure high-quality delivery and technical compliance.

  • Demonstrate commercial awareness, managing time and resources effectively.



Required Skills & Experience

  • Part III-qualified Architect with relevant post-qualification experience.

  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign (SketchUp desirable).

  • Strong communication and coordination skills.

  • Confident working independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

  • Full UK driver's licence required.



Professional Development & Culture

  • Active CPD programme with internal and external presentations.

  • Regular performance reviews to support career progression.

  • Mentorship available for those pursuing chartership (e.g. RIBA).

  • Emphasis on inclusive culture, diversity, and shared employee success.



Employee Benefits

  • Private healthcare (BUPA).

  • Life insurance.

  • Company pension with salary sacrifice option.

  • Cycle-to-work scheme.

  • Contributions to professional subscriptions.

  • Enhanced maternity scheme.