Project Architect

Penguin Recruitment; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in Warwickshire is seeking a talented Project Architect to manage diverse projects from concept to completion. You will lead design processes, coordinate teams, and provide mentorship in a collaborative environment focused on quality and context. Candidates should be Chartered Architects with a flair for design and strong technical skills. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive, design-led team environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering projects at all stages.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process across multiple sectors.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Prepare and review technical drawings and specifications.
• Oversee compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Contribute ideas to the practice's design culture.

Skills

Strong design flair

Excellent technical and detailing skills

Confident communicator

Strong organizational and leadership abilities

Knowledge of heritage and conservation projects

Education

Chartered Architect (ARB)

Job description

Project Architect

Location: Warwickshire

Salary: £40-50,000 DOE

A well-established architectural practice based in Warwickshire is seeking a talented Project Architect to join their growing team. The studio is known for delivering projects across a wide range of sectors, including heritage, education, hospitality, leisure and community buildings. Their portfolio combines sensitive conservation work with contemporary design, always with a focus on quality, context, and innovation.

The successful Project Architect will take responsibility for leading projects from concept through to completion. This includes:

• Managing the design process across multiple sectors
• Coordinating with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure programme, budget and quality objectives are met
• Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, specifications and construction details
• Overseeing compliance with regulations and best practice
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members
• Contributing ideas to the practice's design culture and ongoing development

The successful Project Architect will be:

• Chartered Architect (ARB) with significant experience delivering projects at all stages
• Strong design flair paired with excellent technical and detailing skills
• Knowledge of working with heritage and conservation projects is highly desirable
• Confident communicator with strong organisational and leadership abilities
• Positive, collaborative attitude with the ability to manage competing priorities

On offer for the role of Project Architect:

• The opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of interesting and challenging projects
• A supportive, design-led team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience
• Career development opportunities within a respected practice