Project Architect

Welcome to PureGym, the No.1 gym operator in the UK and the 4th largest gym operator worldwide ! With over 700 gyms and more than 2 million members across the UK, Europe, and the US, we are the gym where Everybody is Welcome . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels free to be . Proudly recognized as a Top Institute Employer , we prioritize excellence in employee experience and workplace culture.

• Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1
• Hybrid working options
• A truly flexible working culture
• Personal private healthcare, including digital GP access
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Company pension contribution
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 personal day
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days
• Access to great learning & development resources
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Location: Hybrid - Leeds
Type: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent

Join our dynamic Property Development Team, a vital part of our growth journey! As a Project Architect , you will play a key role in the architectural design of our property development projects, whether for new sites or refurbishments. Your contributions will help establish a culture of best practices and continuous improvement across our expanding brand.

• Lead architectural delivery for new site acquisitions and refurbishment projects from feasibility through design to completion.
• Assess high-level feasibility of new sites and identify optimal refurbishment opportunities.
• Provide technical evaluations and insights for each site, ensuring architectural and design requirements are met.
• Ensure designs adhere to brand format requirements and standards.
• Supply specialist technical input regarding building control, fire regulations, and technical standards.
• Create all necessary architectural documentation for building approvals and consents.
• Contribute to decision-making at key stages in the property development process.
• Proactively improve gym formats and standards.
• Support and encourage peers to achieve team goals in a positive environment.
• Act as an ambassador for PureGym, representing the Development function internally and externally.

• Qualified Architect with recognized certification and credentials.
• Experience in design and delivery of multi-site property developments.
• Background in customer-facing industries such as leisure, retail, or hospitality is a plus.
• Autonomous problem-solver who can make critical decisions under pressure.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Technically competent and solution-focused, with strong prioritization skills.
• Excellent communicator, able to convey complex messages simply.
• Commercially astute, balancing member brand expectations with investment returns.
• Member-focused, always striving to enhance the experience for all.
• Process-oriented, with a knack for identifying and eliminating waste.
• Able to work cross-functionally to achieve the best outcomes for members and PureGym.
• A passion for fitness and leisure is a bonus!
• Willingness to travel as required.

At PureGym, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ , and we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring our team reflects the diversity of our nation and the millions of gym members we serve.

Be part of our mission to bring high-quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere!

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.