Architect in Manchester

Location: United Kingdom – Manchester preferred, but candidates based in London may also be considered.

Hybrid Working: Hybrid working model.

Company Description: WW+P is a world‑leading architecture and planning practice. Founded in 1985, the practice has more than 400 architects, urban designers and planners across 12 studios worldwide with 2 in the UK – London and Manchester. WW+P integrates planning, urban design, landscape and architecture to deliver projects that unite visionary regenerative design thinking with technical excellence. Our work spans scales and disciplines to build better cities, smarter infrastructure, and more inclusive communities – leading the next chapter in regenerative thinking.

Job Description: We are looking for talented, ambitious, and committed candidates to join our expanding UK studio, working on some of the world’s highest profile infrastructure projects. We are seeking Architects with strong design expertise and 1 to 6 years post‑qualification experience to join our Manchester studio.

Opportunity: As part of our team, you will contribute to a broad range of design‑led projects, from large‑scale infrastructure programmes to individual buildings, within a creative and collaborative studio. Our work spans railways, airports, line‑wide design, bridges and mixed‑use developments. We are recruiting for projects in the UK and the Middle East. At the heart of our work is a clear and purposeful design approach: we listen first, think sustainably, create a clear vision and deliver a crafted response. Our values guide us: we are people‑focused, inventive, and responsible, designing with care for social and environmental impact.

Experience working in a design‑led practice on UK or international projects is desired, along with experience in infrastructure design. Applicants must be skilled in Revit, Rhino and Adobe suites. Candidates invited to interview after pre‑selection will undertake a Revit Knowledge Test before an in‑person interview. We work mainly on larger‑scale projects but welcome those with comprehensive experience delivering smaller schemes to a high standard – quality of skills and experience is more important than project scale.

Qualifications:

• Outstanding design skills – at any or all work stages
• Good communication and presentation skills – verbally and graphically
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Highly creative, environmental, technical and design‑oriented, with a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to change quickly across multiple aspects of a project
• Excellent in Revit and can pass threshold of Revit assessment, proficient with BIM workflow
• Proficiency in Rhino and Grasshopper
• Proficiency in Photoshop and InDesign
• ARB or equivalent international membership of a professional institution
• 1‑6 years post‑qualified

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information: How to Apply: Please submit a CV (maximum two A4 pages, PDF file) and a sample portfolio (up to ten A3 pages, PDF file). We will only review applications that include a PDF portfolio. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and Revit assessment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: WW+P is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a diverse organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.