Architect in Harrogate)

Penguin Recruitment; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established architectural practice in Harrogate is seeking an Architect to design and deliver residential schemes. The role involves creating design and technical drawings, coordinating with various stakeholders, and refining design proposals. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years' experience in residential architecture, strong design skills, and familiarity with Archicad. The position offers flexible working opportunities and a supportive studio culture focusing on high-quality bespoke housing projects.

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 and good technical understanding.
• Experience using Archicad preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver residential schemes from concept through planning.
• Produce design and technical drawings for residential projects.
• Coordinate with consultants, planners, and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong design ability

Good technical understanding

Confident communication

Proactive organization

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.

Responsibilities

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