Senior Architect

PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a long-established architectural practice in Leamington Spa to appoint a Senior Architect. The role focuses on award-winning hotel, hospitality, leisure, and community projects, blending conservation expertise with contemporary design.

The Senior Architect will lead projects through all RIBA stages, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff while upholding high standards of sustainability and design quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Senior Architect within a UK practice.
• ARB registered.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design capability and successful project delivery across relevant sectors.
• Proficient in Revit (knowledge of AutoCAD or SketchUp advantageous).
• Experience working on heritage or conservation led projects is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational, coordination, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects across all RIBA stages, maintaining high standards of design quality, intent, and detail throughout
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors to meet programme, design, and cost targets
• Prepare, develop, and review drawings, presentations, and detailed technical information
• Manage planning applications and listed building consent submissions where required
• Uphold the practice’s standards for design quality, sustainability, and innovation
• Support and mentor junior team members within a collaborative studio environment

Skills

ARB registered

Strong portfolio

Heritage/conservation

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Senior Architect

Location: Leamington Spa

Salary: £45-55,000 DOE

I am working with a long established architectural practice in Leamington Spa to recruit a Senior Architect to join its expanding team. The studio is known for its award winning work across hotel, hospitality, leisure, and community projects, with a strong focus on design quality and contextual sensitivity. By combining conservation expertise with contemporary design thinking, the practice delivers thoughtful and enduring architecture.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Architect:

• Lead projects across all RIBA stages, maintaining high standards of design quality, intent, and detail throughout
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors to meet programme, design, and cost targets
• Prepare, develop, and review drawings, presentations, and detailed technical information
• Manage planning applications and listed building consent submissions where required
• Uphold the practice’s standards for design quality, sustainability, and innovation
• Support and mentor junior team members within a collaborative studio environment

The successful Senior Architect must have:

• Proven experience working as a Senior Architect within a UK practice
• ARB registered
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design capability and successful project delivery across relevant sectors
• Proficient in Revit (knowledge of AutoCAD or SketchUp advantageous)
• Experience working on heritage or conservation led projects is highly desirable
• Strong organisational, coordination, and communication skills

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse, design driven projects rooted in context and creativity
• Supportive studio culture that encourages professional growth and design excellence
• Competitive salary and benefits package reflective of experience
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing and respected practice