Project Architect

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package reflecting

25 days' annual leave

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Flexible hybrid working

CPD and professional development

Clear progression opportunities

Membership support

Employee recognition schemes

Team activities and social events

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in Leeds is seeking an ARB-registered Project Architect to lead delivery of exciting projects in a collaborative, design-led studio. The role covers the full RIBA work stages from concept to construction, with strong emphasis on technical detail and client liaison.

You will coordinate internal teams and external consultants, ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with UK post-qualification experience.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple RIBA work stages.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK Building Regulations.
• Ability to coordinate internal teams with external consultants and contractors.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of projects through RIBA stages.
• Develop design proposals from concept to construction.
• Produce planning submissions, drawings, specifications and construction information.
• Coordinate internal teams with external consultants, contractors and advisers.
• Maintain communication with clients and key stakeholders throughout the project.
• Monitor timelines, budgets and quality to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure designs comply with UK Building Regulations and planning policy.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to fee proposals and bids.
• Attend design reviews and site meetings as required.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Architectural design

Technical problem solving

Time management

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Tools

Revit

BIM workflows

NBS specification

Job description

Project Architect

Location: Leeds

Salary: £37-43,000

An award-winning architectural practice known for its strong commitment to its people is looking to appoint an experienced Project Architect to join its well-established team in Leeds. With studios located across the UK, the practice has developed a strong reputation for producing thoughtful, high-quality architecture across a broad portfolio of sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ARB-registered Project Architect with solid post-qualification experience to take responsibility for the delivery of exciting projects, working across the RIBA work stages from early design development through to completion. You will become an integral part of a collaborative and design-led studio, with plenty of opportunity to contribute creatively while developing your technical and project leadership skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package reflecting experience and expertise
• 25 days' annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave provisions
• Flexible working practices, including hybrid working options
• Access to ongoing CPD, training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for progression and long-term career development
• Support towards relevant professional memberships and subscriptions
• Employee recognition schemes and reward initiatives
• Regular team activities, social events and studio gatherings
• Friendly, inclusive and collaborative working environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of architectural projects through the relevant RIBA work stages
• Develop design proposals from concept through to detailed design and construction
• Produce and oversee planning submissions, technical drawings, specifications and construction information
• Coordinate internal project teams alongside external consultants, contractors and specialist advisers
• Maintain effective communication with clients and other key project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, budgets and quality to support successful project outcomes
• Ensure designs and technical information comply with UK Building Regulations, planning policy and relevant legislation
• Support and mentor Part I, Part II and junior architectural staff where appropriate
• Contribute to fee proposals, bids, tenders, presentations and new business opportunities
• Attend design reviews, client meetings, site visits and project meetings as required

Ideal Candidate:

• ARB-registered Architect with relevant post-qualification experience within a UK architectural practice
• Proven experience delivering projects across multiple RIBA work stages
• Strong technical knowledge, including UK Building Regulations, planning processes and construction detailing
• Confident working with Revit and familiar with BIM workflows and project coordination
• Experience using NBS specification software would be an advantage
• Strong architectural design, technical and project management capabilities
• Experience coordinating consultants and taking responsibility for project delivery
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise with clients and project stakeholders
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Comfortable working autonomously while contributing positively to a wider studio team
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial