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 proud to be the gym where Everybody is Welcome . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels free to be . 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
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Company pension contribution
• 25 days 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/London

Type: Full Time
Contract type: 12 Month FTC

Application close date: 19th March 2026

Join our dynamic Property Development Team as a Project Architect (12 Month FTC) and play a pivotal role in our growth journey! With over 700 gyms worldwide, we are committed to delivering high-quality, affordable fitness that is accessible to everyone.

• Lead the architectural delivery of 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 adherence to brand standards.
• Supply specialist 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.
• Make significant contributions across the Development function.

• 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, accountable, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Technically competent and solution-focused, with the ability to prioritize issues effectively.
• 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 highly desirable.
• 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 promoting 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.