Newly Qualified Architect

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive firm in Cornwall seeks a Newly Qualified Architect to work on diverse projects in justice, defense, and education sectors. This role offers a blend of office and site responsibilities, along with hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will hold a RIBA Part III qualification and have experience in managing architectural projects, with additional skills in Revit being advantageous.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Generous bonus scheme

Career development and progression opportunities

Exciting, socially impactful project portfolio

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• At least several years UK based experience throughout architectural career.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Experience or interest in heritage projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Running projects independently from concept through to delivery.
• Collaborating within a wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Producing detailed design and technical documentation.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Detail-Oriented

Education

RIBA Part III qualification

Tools

Revit

Job description

Newly Qualified Architect

Reference: KDCOR90983

Location: Cornwall

Salary: £32-36,000 DOE

An excellent opportunity has opened for a newly qualified Architect to join a progressive and design-focused practice based in Cornwall. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of projects across justice, defence, civic, commercial, and education sectors. Based in the Cornwall office, the position combines studio collaboration with site responsibilities, so a full driving licence and willingness to travel are essential. Hybrid working is available to support a healthy work-life balance. Some projects require BPSS clearance (handled in-house), particularly for Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and Ministry of Defence (MOD) sites.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Generous bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (flexibility between office and home)
• Exciting, socially impactful project portfolio
• Career development and progression opportunities

Daily Duties Will Include:

• Running projects independently from concept through to delivery
• Collaborating within a wider multi-disciplinary team
• Attending site visits and meetings with contractors and clients
• Producing detailed design and technical documentation
• Contributing to design quality, regulatory compliance, and project efficiency
• Engaging with heritage elements where relevant

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• RIBA Part III qualification (or equivalent)
• At least several years UK based experience throughout their architectural career
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
• Experience or interest in heritage projects (advantageous)
• Working knowledge of Revit (advantageous)
• Strong communication skills and confidence in client-facing roles
• Ability to manage their own workload and contribute to team delivery
• A proactive and detail-oriented mindset

To apply, please contact KAZ on 01792365003 OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to [e-mail] I hope to hear from you soon!