Architect

Arise Recruit Ltd; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arise Recruit Ltd is seeking an Architect to join our client’s Tunbridge Wells team. The practice handles education, healthcare, public space and leisure projects across Kent, offering a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

You will deliver projects from early design through on-site completion, prepare technical drawings and construction documents, and coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors while maintaining design quality and programme.

Qualifications

• ARB registration is required.
• Experience in a UK architectural practice.
• Solid understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning legislation and standards.
• Experience producing technical drawing packages and construction information.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD; familiarity with SketchUp/Photoshop is a plus.
• Experience attending construction sites and supporting project delivery.
• Strong communication with clients, consultants, contractors and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects across a range of RIBA work stages, from initial design development through to completion on site.
• Prepare accurate technical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and wider project teams.
• Attend site visits, monitor progress, and assist in resolving technical and construction‑related issues.
• Contribute ideas that balance creative design with practical, buildable solutions.
• Support the delivery of projects within agreed programmes and budgets.

Skills

ARB registration

UK architectural practice experience

UK Building Regulations knowledge

Technical drawing packages

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Site experience

Client communication

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Job description

We are currently seeking a talented Architect to join our client’s expanding team based in Tunbridge Wells. The architectural practice has an excellent reputation throughout Kent and surrounding counties and works on prestigious projects, including new build education, healthcare schemes, public space local authority projects, leisure and commercial schemes, and many more. The practice values a motivated, friendly, and fast‑paced environment.

As part of the architectural team, you will:

• Deliver projects across a range of RIBA work stages, from initial design development through to completion on site.
• Prepare accurate technical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and wider project teams.
• Attend site visits, monitor progress, and assist in resolving technical and construction‑related issues.
• Contribute ideas that balance creative design with practical, buildable solutions.
• Support the delivery of projects within agreed programmes and budgets.

About You

We’re looking for someone who combines technical knowledge with a proactive attitude and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

You’ll ideally have:

• ARB registration.
• Previous experience within a UK architectural practice.
• A sound understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning legislation, British Standards, and statutory requirements.
• Experience producing technical drawing packages and construction information.
• Strong working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with SketchUp, Photoshop, or similar visualisation software would be beneficial.
• Experience attending construction sites and supporting project delivery during the build phase.
• The confidence to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and colleagues.

What We’re Looking For

• Passionate about delivering well‑designed, technically robust architecture.
• Highly organised and capable of managing competing priorities.
• A confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Practical, solution‑oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of tasks.
• Adaptable, motivated, and keen to contribute to a positive team environment.
• Interested in sustainable design principles and environmentally responsible construction.
• Commercially aware, with an appreciation of balancing design quality, programme, and project budgets.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.