Passivhaus Senior Architect

Aztrum; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning architectural practice based in Cornwall is seeking a Senior Architect specialized in Passivhaus design. You will be responsible for leading low-energy residential projects and managing client relationships while mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of UK planning regulations, is a certified Passivhaus Designer, and possesses over 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary up to £50,000 and the chance to contribute to sustainable architecture.

Qualifications

• Certified Passivhaus Designer with PHPP experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning and building regulations.
• Minimum 5 years post-Part III UK experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Passivhaus residential projects across all RIBA stages.
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder coordination.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Oversee technical design and regulatory compliance.
• Handle multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.

Skills

Certified Passivhaus Designer

Knowledge of UK planning and building regulations

Whole-life carbon assessments (PHribbon, WLCA)

AutoCAD proficiency

SketchUp proficiency

Revit proficiency

Job description

Passivhaus Senior Architect

Cornwall

Up to 50,000

Aztrum is pleased to announce a new partnership with a multi-award-winning architectural practice based in Cornwall. With a strong reputation for sustainable design and Passivhaus expertise, the practice is seeking to appoint a Senior Architect to support its continued growth and delivery of low-energy residential projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities for this Senior Project Architect role:

• Lead and deliver Passivhaus residential projects across all RIBA stages
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder coordination
• Mentor junior team members
• Oversee technical design and regulatory compliance
• Handle multiple projects and deadlines efficiently

Requirements for this Senior Project Architect role:

• Certified Passivhaus Designer with PHPP experience
• Strong knowledge of UK planning and building regulations
• Skilled in whole-life carbon assessments (e.g. PHribbon, WLCA)
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit
• Minimum 5 years post-Part III UK experience

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please contact Harley on (url removed) or alternatively you can contact him on (phone number removed) for more information.