Newly Qualified Architect

Penguin Recruitment; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established architectural practice in the UK is seeking a Newly Qualified Architect to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to assist in the design and delivery of diverse projects, covering all RIBA stages. The ideal candidate will be newly qualified, with strong design skills, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and a keen understanding of UK regulations. This position supports professional development in a collaborative environment, with benefits including mentoring from senior architects and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Supportive studio culture

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Continuing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in architectural software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Good understanding of UK planning and building regulations.
• Ambitious and proactive with a focus on sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and delivery of projects across multiple sectors.
• Produce planning, technical and construction drawing packages.
• Prepare and coordinate information for planning submissions.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, clients, and local authorities.
• Attend project and site meetings as required.

Skills

Strong design and technical ability

Excellent attention to detail

Proficiency in architectural software

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Newly qualified Architect (Part 3 qualified)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Newly Qualified Architect

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £34-36,000 DOE

About the company

A well‑established, design‑led architectural practice based in the UK is seeking a newly qualified Architect to join its growing team. The practice delivers thoughtful, sustainable, and high‑quality design across a diverse range of sectors—including residential, commercial, community, education, healthcare, heritage, high‑security, industrial and leisure projects—working with a variety of clients to create spaces that enrich lives and serve user needs effectively. This role offers a unique opportunity for a recently qualified Architect to gain hands‑on experience across all RIBA stages, contribute to multi‑sector design and delivery, and grow professionally within a supportive, collaborative, and ambitious studio environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive studio culture with mentoring from senior architects
• Exposure to a wide range of sectors (residential, commercial, healthcare, education, heritage, industrial etc.)
• Opportunity to work across all RIBA stages of project delivery
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• Professional development support and clear career progression pathways
• Continuing professional development and learning opportunities

Daily Duties

• Assist in the design and delivery of projects across multiple sectors, from concept through to completion
• Produce planning, technical and construction drawing packages
• Prepare and coordinate information for planning and building regulations submissions
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, clients, and local authorities
• Attend project and site meetings as required
• Support senior team members with project coordination and delivery
• Ensure work complies with current building regulations, standards, and sector‑specific requirements

Ideal Candidate

• Newly qualified Architect (Part 3 qualified)
• Strong design and technical ability with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in architectural software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit etc.)
• Good understanding of UK planning and building regulations
• Strong communication, organisational and collaborative skills
• Ambitious, proactive, and eager to engage with projects across diverse sectors
• Enthusiastic about sustainable design and developing professionally

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon