Architect

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Architect to join its Oxford studio, focusing on conservation and sensitive historic buildings. You will work across a varied portfolio from concept to delivery, with ArchiCAD proficiency and a strong technical eye for detail.

The role covers residential and heritage-led projects; you will liaise with clients and authorities, support planning and listed building processes, and contribute to studio-wide design development.

Qualifications

• ARB registration and UK experience required.
• Experience with conservation/heritage or listed buildings.
• Strong technical drawing and detail orientation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Working across residential and heritage-led projects.
• Developing designs from concept to technical delivery.
• Producing high-quality drawings and documentation using ArchiCAD.
• Working with historic and listed buildings with sensitivity.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, contractors and authorities.
• Supporting planning, listed building and technical stages.
• Contributing to wider design development within the studio.

Skills

ARB registered Architect

Conservation/Heritage experience

UK planning knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

ARB registered Architect

Tools

ArchiCAD

Job description

Architect

Location: Oxford

Salary: £35-40,000

An established architectural practice is looking for an experienced Architect to join its team, working across a varied portfolio of high-quality projects with a particular focus on conservation and sensitive existing buildings. The successful candidate will have strong experience working in ArchiCAD, alongside a solid understanding of conservation principles and the challenges involved in working with historic and listed buildings. This is an excellent opportunity for an Architect who enjoys working across projects from concept through to delivery and is looking to join a collaborative, design-focused practice.

The Role

• Working across a range of residential and heritage-led projects
• Developing designs from concept through to technical delivery
• Producing high-quality drawings and documentation using ArchiCAD
• Working sensitively with existing, historic and listed buildings
• Liaising with clients, consultants, contractors and relevant authorities
• Supporting projects through the planning, listed building and technical stages
• Contributing to the wider design and development of projects within the studio

The Candidate

• Qualified, ARB registered, Architect with several years of UK experience
• Strong proficiency in ArchiCAD is essential
• Proven experience working on conservation, heritage or listed building projects
• Good knowledge of UK planning and building regulations
• Strong technical understanding and attention to detail
• Confident producing detailed drawing packages and technical information
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• A thoughtful and considered approach to design and the existing built environment