Newly Qualified Architect

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

Job summary

An established architectural practice in Birmingham is seeking a Newly Qualified Architect to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across diverse sectors such as residential, commercial, and healthcare projects. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience throughout all RIBA stages, while benefiting from a supportive studio culture and mentoring from senior architects. A competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered, aimed at professional development and clear career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Supportive studio culture

Professional development support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Architect with a passion for sustainable design.
• Strong attention to detail in design and technical work.
• Good understanding of UK planning and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and delivery of projects from concept to completion.
• Produce planning, technical, and construction drawing packages.
• Ensure compliance with current building regulations and standards.

Skills

Strong design and technical ability

Proficiency in architectural software (AutoCAD, Revit)

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Part 3 qualified Architect

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