Lead Project Architect — Hybrid, Growth & Design Leadership

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package reflecting

25 days' annual leave

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Flexible hybrid working

CPD and professional development

Clear progression opportunities

Membership support

Employee recognition schemes

Team activities and social events

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in Leeds is seeking an ARB-registered Project Architect to lead delivery of exciting projects in a collaborative, design-led studio. The role covers the full RIBA work stages from concept to construction, with strong emphasis on technical detail and client liaison.

You will coordinate internal teams and external consultants, ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with UK post-qualification experience.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple RIBA work stages.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK Building Regulations.
• Ability to coordinate internal teams with external consultants and contractors.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of projects through RIBA stages.
• Develop design proposals from concept to construction.
• Produce planning submissions, drawings, specifications and construction information.
• Coordinate internal teams with external consultants, contractors and advisers.
• Maintain communication with clients and key stakeholders throughout the project.
• Monitor timelines, budgets and quality to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure designs comply with UK Building Regulations and planning policy.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to fee proposals and bids.
• Attend design reviews and site meetings as required.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Architectural design

Technical problem solving

Time management

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Tools

Revit

BIM workflows

NBS specification

Job description

Penguin Recruitment in Leeds is seeking an ARB-registered Project Architect to lead delivery of exciting projects in a collaborative, design-led studio. The role covers the full RIBA work stages from concept to construction, with strong emphasis on technical detail and client liaison.

You will coordinate internal teams and external consultants, ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations while mentoring junior staff.