Newly Qualified Architect

Penguin Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in St Albans is seeking a motivated Newly Qualified Architect to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects in a supportive studio culture focused on creativity and innovation. Candidates should be Part 3 qualified, with strong design skills and proficiency in Revit. The practice values sustainability and offers career development pathways. A full clean UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Clear pathway for career progression

Qualifications

• Must be Part 3 qualified and ARB registered.
• Experience within a UK architectural practice is essential.
• Strong design skills, with confident presentation and communication abilities are required.
• Solid understanding of current UK Building Regulations is necessary.
• Proficiency in Revit is crucial.
• A proactive, collaborative approach is expected.
• A full, clean UK driving licence is needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects across all RIBA stages, from concept design through to delivery.
• Produce high-quality design work, technical drawings, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support project management activities to help meet key milestones and budgets.
• Play an active role in maintaining a positive, inclusive studio culture.

Skills

Strong design skills

Presentation abilities

Communication abilities

Proactive collaborative approach

Education

Part 3 qualified and ARB registered

Experience within a UK architectural practice

Tools

Revit

Job description

Newly Qualified Architect

Location: St Albans

Salary: £30-£32,000

We're partnering with a progressive, design-led architectural practice in St Albans that is looking to welcome a motivated Newly Qualified Architect to their expanding team. With a strong heritage and a forward-thinking outlook, the studio is widely recognised for its commitment to sustainable design and longstanding client relationships. Their diverse portfolio spans multiple sectors and consistently reflects high-quality, thoughtful architecture.

On offer:

• Work on high-profile, technically innovative projects across UK and international markets
• Join a collaborative, supportive studio culture that champions creativity, innovation, and continuous development
• Build expertise in areas such as data centre design, sustainability, BIM coordination, and advanced architectural graphics
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements and a clear, structured pathway for career progression

Your role will include:

• Contributing to projects across all RIBA stages, from concept design through to delivery
• Producing high-quality design work, technical drawings, and project documentation
• Coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Supporting project management activities to help meet key milestones and budgets
• Playing an active role in maintaining a positive, inclusive studio culture

What we're looking for:

• Part 3 qualified and ARB registered
• Experience within a UK architectural practice.
• Strong design skills, with confident presentation and communication abilities
• Solid understanding of current UK Building Regulations
• Proficiency in Revit (essential)
• A proactive, collaborative approach
• A full, clean UK driving licence

To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to . I look forward to hearing from you