Architect in Cardiff)

Penguin Recruitment; Cardiff; 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 have several years of experience, strong design capabilities, and proficiency in Revit. Join a collaborative practice that values innovation and sustainability while contributing to impactful projects. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Private healthcare access

Career development support

Social events

Agile working policy

Qualifications

• Several years' post-qualification experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Deep technical understanding of construction and detailing.
• Ideally experienced across all RIBA Plan of Work stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of architectural projects.
• Manage project teams and coordinate personnel.
• Produce technical and construction documentation.
• Use Revit to model architectural designs.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Leadership on architectural projects

Strong design capability

Technical understanding of construction

Proficiency 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 routesExcellent 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.