The Opportunity
We are working with an established architectural practice looking to appoint a Project Manager / Project Management Coordinator to support the effective running of projects and help strengthen the practice's project management systems.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is highly organised, proactive and commercially aware, with a good understanding of the architectural process and RIBA stages.
The role is particularly focused on RIBA Stages 2, 3 and 4, with a strong emphasis on coordination, project administration, tracking and keeping projects moving efficiently.
You will work closely with senior architects and the wider project team, taking ownership of the project-management administration and coordination that allows the design team to focus on delivering the architecture.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing project trackers, spreadsheets and action lists
- Monitoring project progress and ensuring key information and actions are followed up
- Proactively chasing architects, consultants and other project team members for information and updates
- Coordinating information between different teams and joining the dots across the project
- Tracking design development through RIBA Stages 2, 3 and 4
- Monitoring design deliverables, deadlines and project milestones
- Helping coordinate architectural and consultant information
- Identifying potential issues or gaps early and proactively finding solutions
- Supporting the project team with detailed project administration
- Helping ensure projects remain organised, efficient and on programme
- Assisting with the development and improvement of project management systems and processes within the practice
- Taking responsibility for the day-to-day coordination that helps keep senior architects' workloads manageable
What We're Looking For
The practice is not looking for someone overly senior or heavily construction/site focused. They are looking for someone with the right attitude, organisation skills and proactive approach who enjoys making projects run smoothly.
You may have experience as a:
- Project Manager
- Assistant Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Architectural Project Coordinator
- Design Coordinator
- Architectural Assistant with strong project administration experience
You should have:
- Experience working within an architectural or design practice
- A good understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work, particularly Stages 2–4
- Experience managing project trackers, spreadsheets, action lists or similar systems
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- The confidence to proactively chase information and keep people accountable
- Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate multiple teams
- A practical, solutions-focused attitude
- An understanding of the design development and planning process
