Project Lead

Job Title: Project Architect/ Lead Location: Cambridge Salary: £45-55,000+ DOE About the company: This architectural practice is seeking a Project Lead / Project Architect, with consideration also given to Associate-level candidates, to join its Healthcare, Education & Science (HES) team. The role will involve leading and delivering projects across a range of sectors and RIBA stages, with a particular focus on healthcare, education, science, and laboratory environments. The successful candidate will be a confident and experienced professional capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, building strong client and consultant relationships, and contributing to both design and technical delivery. A collaborative, proactive approach and strong leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to support project teams and maintain high standards of design and delivery. Benefits Opportunity to lead projects across all RIBA stages Exposure to healthcare, education, science, and laboratory projects Collaborative and supportive studio environment Involvement in both design and technical delivery Opportunity to influence project delivery standards and team development Engagement with industry events and professional networking opportunities Strong emphasis on career progression and leadership developmentDaily Duties Lead and deliver architectural projects across multiple RIBA stages Manage and coordinate several projects simultaneously Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, and wider design teams Support project setup, technical coordination, and design development Assist with project delivery using Revit where applicable Report project progress, programme updates, and anticipated timescales to senior leadership Work independently and collaboratively within project teams Support wider business and management tasks where required Maintain high standards of design quality and technical delivery Represent the practice professionally in all communications and project workIdeal Candidate Qualified architect with relevant professional accreditation Minimum of several years' post-qualification experience Strong experience across both design and technical RIBA stages Experience within healthcare, education, science, or laboratory projects is highly desirable Laboratory project experience would be advantageous Revit experience preferred, but not essential Excellent communication and organisational skills Confident in leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams Positive, adaptable, and collaborative approach Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Enthusiastic about architecture and professional development Comfortable engaging with clients, consultants, and industry peers outside of day-to-day project work To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon