Title: Project Architect (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, North East, NE2 2TD, UK

Company: Bennett and Game

Our client, a highly regarded Architectural Practice with a strong focus on Sustainability and technical excellence, is seeking a Project Architect to join their expanding team based in Newcastle.

The successful Project Architect will take a key role in the technical delivery of projects, with a particular focus on the Education sector across the North East. Working as part of an established and collaborative team, you will help deliver schemes from Inception through to Completion, with project values typically ranging between £10 million and £70 million.

This role would suit a technically strong Architect who enjoys the challenge of coordinating complex packages, driving quality through delivery, and ensuring projects are compliant, buildable, and efficiently executed. Strong Revit capability is essential.

Our client offers extensive progression opportunities, the chance to broaden your portfolio, and a supportive environment within a practice that has been established for over 60 years. With a team of more than 50 professionals, they continue to shape the architectural landscape through innovative, responsible design that contributes positively to both society and the planet.

Project Architect Position Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary DOE (£45,0000 - £50,000)
• Hybrid working with flexible options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Structured career progression
• Professional membership fees paid
• Involvement in high-value, high-impact national projects
• Welcoming, supportive studio culture with regular social events and wellbeing support
• Other company benefits to be discussed

Project Architect Position Overview

• Deliver medium to large-scale projects, with a strong focus on Education-sector schemes across the North East
• Lead the technical development of projects through detailed design and construction stages
• Coordinate design information across multidisciplinary consultant teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Produce high-quality technical drawing packages and construction documentation using Revit
• Support the development of project briefs and ensure client requirements are met throughout delivery
• Attend design team meetings, client presentations, and site inspections as required
• Maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
• Contribute to sustainable design outcomes and technical problem-solving across projects

Project Architect Position Requirements

• Based within a commutable distance of Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Strong working knowledge of Revit (essential)
• ARB Registered Architect / RIBA Chartered
• Proven experience delivering projects across all RIBA stages, particularly technical stages
• Strong understanding of building regulations, detailing, and construction processes
• Motivated and collaborative individual with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a design and technical delivery team
• Previous Education-sector experience advantageous but isn't essential

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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