Architect in Cheltenham)

Penguin Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established architectural practice in Cheltenham is seeking an ambitious Architect to lead residential projects and progress to a Principal Architect role. This fully office-based position offers a structured career pathway, competitive salary, and collaborative working environment. The ideal candidate will have strong residential design experience, excellent technical skills, and a strong portfolio.

Benefits

Clear career progression pathway

Pension contributions

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Collaborative studio

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of residential design work.
• Excellent design flair and solid technical knowledge.
• Confident communicator with a commitment to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential projects from concept to delivery.
• Produce high-quality design proposals and technical drawings.
• Coordinate with planners, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Residential design experience

Client-facing skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Architect (ARB registered)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: Up to £35,000

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An established and award-winning architectural practice with a strong reputation in residential sector is seeking an ambitious Architect. This role is ideal for an individual with proven experience in residential design who is eager to progress within a close-knit and supportive environment, with a clear and structured route to ultimately become the Principal Architect of the practice. The role is fully office based.

Benefits

• Clear and structured career progression pathway
• Pension contributions
• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Collaborative studio
• Professional development and training support

Responsibilities

• Leading residential projects from concept design through to delivery
• Producing high-quality design proposals and detailed technical drawings
• Coordinating with planners, consultants, contractors, and clients
• Ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations, planning policies, and sustainability standards
• Managing multiple projects while balancing design creativity and technical accuracy
• Guiding projects through planning, building control, and construction phases

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect (ARB registered)
• Strong portfolio of residential design work
• Excellent design flair coupled with solid technical knowledge
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience advantageous
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning frameworks, and sustainability standards
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing and leadership skills
• Highly organised, accurate, and able to manage multiple projects effectively
• Ambitious, motivated, and committed to progressing into senior leadership, with a long-term goal of becoming Principal Architect