Senior Architect

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in Somerset is seeking a talented Senior Architect to lead projects from concept to completion. Ideal candidates will have strong design and technical skills, experience in sustainable architecture, and a passion for working in beautiful landscapes. The practice offers an innovative studio culture and aligning rewards through its Employee Ownership Trust.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Employee Ownership Trust model rewards

Collaborative studio culture

Qualifications

• Several years' post-Part 3 UK experience across all RIBA stages.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design and technical skills.
• Experience in adaptive reuse and sustainable construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of bespoke projects across all RIBA Stages.
• Drive high-quality outcomes in both contemporary and conservation-led architecture.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Design and technical skills

Organisational skills

Client-facing skills

Team collaboration

Creativity

Education

Post-Part 3 qualification

Tools

Vectorworks

Adobe Suite

NBS Building software

Job description

Overview

Senior Architect – Location: Somerset – Salary: £38-45,000

A forward-thinking, design-led architectural practice is seeking a talented Senior Architect to join its ambitious and friendly studio near the Exmoor coast, Somerset. Working across bespoke private residential and cultural projects, you will have the opportunity to lead schemes from concept to completion in some of the UK's most beautiful settings, including National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is a chance to bring your creativity, technical expertise, and passion for sustainable, context-driven architecture to a supportive and collaborative team that values both design excellence and a work-life balance. As an Employee Ownership Trust, the practice also offers engagement in shaping its future, alongside the potential for additional rewards linked to performance.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead your own projects from concept to completion
• Collaborative and supportive studio culture with a strong design ethos
• Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance
• Additional rewards through the Employee Ownership Trust model
• Work in beautiful, inspiring landscapes and heritage settings

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of bespoke residential and cultural projects across all RIBA Stages
• Drive high-quality outcomes in both contemporary and conservation-led architecture
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members
• Engage with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure smooth project delivery
• Contribute to the practice's ethos of sustainability, problem-solving, and design excellence

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Several years' post-Part 3 UK experience across all RIBA stages
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design and technical skills
• Experience in adaptive reuse, sustainable construction, and energy-efficient design
• Excellent organisational, client-facing, and team collaboration skills
• A passion for working with historic buildings and sensitive contexts
• Experience with Vectorworks, Adobe Suite, and NBS Building software (training available)
• Appreciation of rural and coastal landscapes, with enthusiasm for working in National Parks and AONBs
• Fresh ideas and perspectives to contribute to a growing and ambitious practice

How to Apply

To apply, please call KAZ or alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio. I hope to hear from you soon!