Architect

Penguin Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic architecture studio in Cardiff is seeking a passionate Architect to lead full-lifecycle construction projects across various sectors. The successful candidate will manage project teams and produce technical documentation while ensuring compliance with building regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including career development and agile working policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Private healthcare access

Career development support

Regular team-building activities

Agile working policy

Qualifications

• Several years' post-qualification experience in architecture.
• Strong understanding of construction and detailing.
• Experience with both traditional and design & build procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through the full construction lifecycle.
• Manage project teams for high-quality outcomes.
• Produce technical documentation applying strong technical knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Leadership experience

Design capability

Proficient in Revit

Client-facing skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Architect

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £35-43,000 DOE

About the company

A dynamic, award-winning architecture studio is looking for a passionate and experienced Architect to join its central Cardiff studio. The successful candidate will lead full-lifecycle construction projects across a diverse and impactful portfolio- ranging from education, commercial, blue-light, to industrial sectors, and work within a collaborative and socially responsible practice that values innovation, integrity, and sustainable design.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, including pension scheme and life assurance
• Private healthcare access and wellbeing initiatives
• Career development and personalised learning support
• Regular team-building activities and social events
• Agile working policy supported by modern technology

Daily Duties

• Lead the design and delivery of architectural projects through the full construction lifecycle
• Manage project teams, coordinating personnel and consultants to ensure high-quality outcomes
• Produce technical and construction documentation, applying strong technical knowledge
• Use Revit to model and develop architectural designs
• Work confidently with various procurement routes, including traditional and design & build
• Guide projects through RIBA Plan of Work stages, ideally from inception to contract administration
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, including contracts, building codes, and building regulations

Ideal Candidate

• At least several years' post-qualification experience with leadership responsibilities on architectural projects
• Strong design capability supported by deep technical understanding of construction and detailing
• Proficient in Revit with good BIM awareness
• Experience delivering projects through both traditional and design & build procurement routes
• Excellent client-facing and commercial awareness skills
• A collaborative team player with strong motivation, delegation, and people-management abilities
• Ideally experienced across all RIBA Plan of Work stages
• Solid understanding of contracts, regulations, and industry codes

If you're ready to contribute to a values-driven practice and work on purpose-led projects, this is an exceptional opportunity.

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your updated CV and Portfolio.