Architect

Penguin Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established architectural practice is seeking an Architect to join its residential team in Harrogate. The role offers the chance to design and deliver high-quality residential projects. Candidates should have at least two years' experience in residential architecture and demonstrate strong design and technical skills. The position is studio-based, with flexible working arrangements available post-probation. This presents an opportunity for career development within a supportive and collaborative studio environment.

Benefits

Flexible working after probation

Supportive studio culture

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in residential architecture.
• Strong design ability with good technical understanding.
• Located within 40 minutes of Harrogate.

Responsibilities

• Produce design and technical drawings for residential projects.
• Work on projects from concept to detailed design stages.
• Coordinate with consultants, planners, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Residential design experience

Strong technical understanding

Archicad proficiency

Organisational skills

Confident communication

Tools

Archicad

Job description

Job Title: Architect

Location: Harrogate

Salary: £32-40,000

About the company: A well-established and design-led architectural practice based in Harrogate is seeking an Architect to join its growing residential team. The practice specialises in high-quality bespoke housing, extensions, and residential developments, delivering thoughtful, well-crafted architecture throughout Yorkshire and beyond. This role offers the opportunity to work across all stages of residential projects in a collaborative and supportive studio environment.

The Architect will be involved in the design and delivery of residential schemes from early concept through planning and technical stages. The role suits someone with a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in residential architecture who is keen to take on responsibility, contribute creatively, and develop their career within a stable and respected practice. The position is studio‑based in Harrogate, with flexible working available following the completion of probation.

Benefits

• Flexible working offered after successful completion of probation
• Supportive, collaborative studio culture
• Opportunity to work on high-quality, design-led residential projects
• Long-term career development within an established practice
• Harrogate studio location with strong regional project focus

Daily Duties

• Producing design and technical drawings for residential projects
• Working on projects from concept, planning and detailed design stages
• Coordinating with consultants, planners, and other project stakeholders
• Assisting with planning applications and design statements
• Liaising with clients to develop and refine design proposals
• Using Archicad to develop and manage project information

Ideal Candidate

• Architect with a minimum of several years' residential experience
• Strong design ability with good technical understanding
• Experience using Archicad preferred
• Located within 40 minutes of Harrogate
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio. I hope to hear from you soon.