Senior Architect

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Morley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary on experience

25 days leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

CPD and training

Career progression

Team events

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an ARB-registered Senior Architect to strengthen the Leeds team. The role covers multiple RIBA stages with responsibility for project delivery, coordination, and client engagement.

You will work with a skilled team and contribute to planning, technical detailing, and schedules. The candidate should have post-qualification experience, strong UK regulatory knowledge, and be proficient in Revit, BIM workflows, and collaborative design.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience across a variety of RIBA stages within a UK architectural practice.
• Solid knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning requirements.
• Skilled in Revit with familiarity with BIM processes and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of architectural projects from early concept to completion across all relevant RIBA stages.
• Prepare planning, technical, and construction information, including drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinate and communicate with colleagues, consultants, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Help ensure projects meet programme deadlines, budgets, quality standards, and UK regulatory requirements.
• Take part in client consultations, design meetings, site visits, and project reviews as needed.
• Support the preparation of proposals, presentations, and broader business development activity where relevant.

Skills

ARB-registered Architect

Strong design skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Architect

Location: Leeds

Salary: 42-46,000

A well-established and highly regarded architectural practice is seeking a driven Senior Architect to strengthen its growing Leeds team. Known for delivering imaginative, thoughtfully designed, and high-quality work across a diverse range of sectors, the practice also takes pride in fostering a welcoming, supportive environment in which people are encouraged to grow and thrive.

The role would suit an ARB-registered Architect with post-qualification experience who is confident working across the RIBA Plan of Work stages. Working alongside a skilled team of architects and designers, you will progressively take on more responsibility for project delivery, coordination, and client engagement.

Benefits for the role of Senior Architect:

• Attractive salary, dependent on experience
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Ongoing CPD, training, and professional development
• Strong career progression routes and support with professional memberships
• Recognition and rewards schemes, plus regular team and social events
• Friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of architectural projects from early concept to completion across all relevant RIBA stages
• Prepare planning, technical, and construction information, including drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Coordinate and communicate with colleagues, consultants, clients, and other project stakeholders
• Help ensure projects meet programme deadlines, budgets, quality standards, and UK regulatory requirements
• Take part in client consultations, design meetings, site visits, and project reviews as needed
• Support the preparation of proposals, presentations, and broader business development activity where relevant

Ideal Candidate

• ARB-registered Architect with relevant post-qualification experience
• Proven experience across a variety of RIBA stages within a UK architectural practice
• Solid knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning requirements, and construction detailing
• Skilled in Revit, with familiarity with BIM processes and workflows
• Strong design, technical, communication, and organisational skills
• Able to work independently while contributing well within a multidisciplinary team
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial