Project Architect

Job Overview
Project Architect role delivering a long-term education project in Bedford. You will lead a school development across all RIBA stages, combining remote working with weekly site visits. This position suits an experienced architect with strong education sector knowledge and DfE familiarity, confident managing technical delivery and stakeholder coordination throughout a multi-year programme.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across all RIBA stages
• Coordinate design and technical output using Revit
• Attend weekly site visits to monitor progress
• Manage stakeholder meetings and project communication
• Ensure compliance with DfE standards
• Collaborate with consultants and internal teams
• Maintain programme deadlines and quality standards
• Support business development activities
• Produce and manage project documentation
• Report on progress and delivery milestones

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Architect with ARB registration
• 10+ years post-qualification experience with strong knowledge of education projects
• Proven knowledge of DfE standards and frameworks
• Ability to manage projects independently
• High proficiency in Revit
• Experience delivering UK-based education schemes
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Confident in technical design and project delivery
• Effective communication across project teams
• Organised approach to hybrid working environments

Salary & Benefits
-43,000 - -60,000 depending on experience.
25 days leave plus bank holidays, pension scheme, private medical (discounted), death in service, EAP, cycle to work scheme, and employee ownership opportunity after qualifying period.

About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.

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