Project Architect in Cardiff

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working with core hours

Opportunity to lead and deliver across

Involvement across projects from start

Supportive studio environment

Continued professional development

Career progression

Increased responsibility within the

Exposure to clients, consultants and

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Architect in Cardiff to join a well-established practice. The role offers ownership of projects, developing client relationships, and delivering schemes from concept to completion.

The successful candidate will have ARB registration, experience delivering across RIBA stages, and proficient Revit skills; you will work on residential, retail, leisure, industrial and veterinary sectors in a varied studio.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered architect with proven practice experience.
• Experience delivering projects through multiple RIBA stages.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processes.
• Proficient in Revit and capable of coordinating consultants.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for delivery of projects across multiple RIBA stages.
• Developing design proposals from concept through to detailed design.
• Producing and reviewing high-quality architectural and technical information.
• Leading the preparation of detailed drawing and specification packages.
• Coordinating Building Regulations, planning and statutory requirements.
• Managing and coordinating consultants, contractors and wider project teams.
• Attending client, consultant and project meetings.
• Communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Monitoring project progress, quality and deadlines.
• Supporting the technical delivery and successful completion of projects.
• Contributing to the development of the practice and mentoring less experienced team members.

Skills

Project coordination

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent working

Education

Architectural degree (ARB eligible)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Architect

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £40-45,000

A well-established architectural practice in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Project Architect to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious architectural professional looking to take greater ownership of projects, develop client relationships and play a key role in delivering schemes from concept through to completion.

The practice works across a diverse portfolio, including residential, food retail, leisure, industrial and veterinary projects, offering excellent variety and the opportunity to contribute across multiple sectors and RIBA stages.

Benefits

• Flexible working with core hours
• Opportunity to lead and deliver projects across a diverse range of sectors
• Involvement across projects from concept through to completion
• Supportive and collaborative studio environment
• Continued professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility within the practice
• Exposure to clients, consultants and contractors
• Support for ongoing professional development and ARB registration

Requirements

• Qualified and ARB-registered Architect
• Proven experience working within an architectural practice
• Experience delivering projects through multiple RIBA stages
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processes
• Proficiency in Revit
• Strong technical, detailing and construction knowledge
• Good design awareness and attention to detail
• Confident coordinating consultants and wider project teams
• Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage projects, workloads and deadlines effectively
• Confident working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team

Key Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the delivery of projects across multiple RIBA stages
• Developing design proposals from concept through to detailed design
• Producing and reviewing high-quality architectural and technical information
• Leading the preparation of detailed drawing and specification packages
• Coordinating Building Regulations, planning and statutory requirements
• Managing and coordinating consultants, contractors and wider project teams
• Attending client, consultant and project meetings
• Communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders throughout project delivery
• Monitoring project progress, quality and deadlines
• Supporting the technical delivery and successful completion of projects
• Contributing to the development of the practice and mentoring less experienced team members where appropriate
• Working across a varied portfolio including residential, retail, industrial, leisure and veterinary schemes