Senior Architect

Penguin Recruitment; Wytham; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead significant projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have strong sector experience, excellent technical ability, and leadership skills. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and career progression opportunities. Candidates must be fully qualified with Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp skills. A full UK driving license is also required.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career progression

Parking available

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Part 3 Architect with substantial UK experience.
• Proven experience delivering projects through all RIBA Workstages.
• Experience in commercial, education, defence, or healthcare sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects across all RIBA stages (0-8).
• Produce high-quality technical drawings and models using Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Education

Part 3 Architect qualification

ARB registration

Job description

Senior Architect

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: £43-47,000

A respected architectural practice specialising in commercial, education, defence and healthcare projects is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join its supportive team in Oxfordshire. This role offers the opportunity to lead significant projects across all RIBA stages, contributing to a diverse portfolio with a particular emphasis on complex, technically challenging schemes. This position is ideal for an Architect with strong sector experience, excellent technical ability, and the confidence to take ownership of projects from concept through to completion.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with regular in-office collaboration.
• Opportunities for career progression, including sector leadership.
• Parking available.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects across all RIBA stages (0-8), ensuring quality, coordination, and technical excellence.
• Work across commercial, education, defence, and healthcare sectors, contributing to design development and delivery.
• Produce high-quality technical drawings and models using Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors, representing the practice confidently across all project phases.
• Support the continued development of the healthcare portfolio, with potential to take over key sector leadership responsibilities.
• Attend regular site visits across various locations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Fully qualified Part 3 Architect with substantial UK experience.
• ARB registered.
• Proven experience delivering projects through all RIBA Workstages.
• Strong Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp skills.
• Experience in commercial, education, defence, or healthcare sectors (healthcare experience highly advantageous).
• Comfortable undergoing security clearance for sensitive projects.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership and organisational skills.

To apply

To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to . I look forward to hearing from you.