Project Architect – Design-Led Heritage Studio

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is working with an architectural practice in Leamington Spa seeking a Project Architect to join its team. The role focuses on delivering hotel, hospitality, leisure and community projects, with an emphasis on design quality, context, and heritage-conscious solutions.

You will drive projects through all RIBA stages, liaise with consultants and contractors, develop drawings and technical packages, and support junior team members.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Architect in a UK practice.
• ARB registration.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design talent and project delivery.
• Proficiency in Revit; AutoCAD or SketchUp an advantage.
• Experience on heritage or conservation-led projects desirable.
• Strong organisational, coordination, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects forward through all RIBA stages, upholding a high standard of design quality, intent, and detailing.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, and wider project teams to meet programme, design, and cost objectives.
• Develop and check drawings, presentations, and technical packages.
• Manage planning and listed building consent submissions where required.
• Contribute to the practice's commitment to design excellence, sustainability, and innovation.
• Support and help develop junior team members in a collaborative studio environment.

Skills

portfolio

coordination

communication

Education

ARB registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is working with an architectural practice in Leamington Spa seeking a Project Architect to join its team. The role focuses on delivering hotel, hospitality, leisure and community projects, with an emphasis on design quality, context, and heritage-conscious solutions.

You will drive projects through all RIBA stages, liaise with consultants and contractors, develop drawings and technical packages, and support junior team members.