Associate Architect – Lead Design & Projects (Hybrid)

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Contributory pension scheme

Professional development

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Associate Architect in Birmingham to lead design delivery from concept to completion. The role requires ARB registration and post-Part 3 experience in a UK practice, with a proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with clients and contractors.

The successful candidate will contribute to design reviews, mentor junior staff, and ensure projects comply with UK regulations while supporting a flexible, hybrid working environment and a

Qualifications

• ARB registered.
• Significant Post RIBA Part 3 Qualification experience as an Architect within a UK practice.
• Proven experience delivering projects through multiple RIBA stages.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of UK construction processes and regulations.
• Experience coordinating consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and project-management abilities.
• The confidence to engage directly with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Experience using Revit and/or other BIM software.
• A genuine interest in sustainable design and the evolving role of technology within architecture.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Live within a commutable distance to the Birmingham area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects from concept through to completion.
• Manage and coordinate project teams with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Take responsibility for project programmes, budgets, resources and quality.
• Produce and oversee high-quality architectural information and presentations.
• Coordinate design information and ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.
• Contribute to design reviews, project meetings and presentations.

Skills

ARB registered

Revit / BIM

Client engagement

Project management

UK construction knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Sustainable design

Independent working

Commutable to Birmingham

Education

RIBA Part 3 Qualification

Tools

Revit

BIM software

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Associate Architect in Birmingham to lead design delivery from concept to completion. The role requires ARB registration and post-Part 3 experience in a UK practice, with a proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with clients and contractors.

The successful candidate will contribute to design reviews, mentor junior staff, and ensure projects comply with UK regulations while supporting a flexible, hybrid working environment and a