Senior Architect – Cardiff | Lead Design & Delivery

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working

Social events

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Architect in Cardiff to lead diverse architectural projects from concept through delivery. The successful candidate will drive design leadership, manage schedules and budgets, and engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Key requirements include ARB registration, strong UK practice experience, and advanced Revit skills, with a thorough understanding of UK Building Regulations and planning processes.

Qualifications

• ARB registration and substantial post-qualification experience in a UK practice.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong architectural design capability with technical and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and producing detailed design/construction information.
• Thorough knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning processes and construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Own projects across all RIBA work stages from inception to completion.
• Produce innovative, functional architectural designs.
• Oversee schedules, budgets and team resources to ensure delivery.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders at every phase.
• Prepare and review planning submissions, design documents and technical packages.
• Chair project meetings and present to clients, officers and teams.
• Mentor junior architects and assistants and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Design leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Architect in Cardiff to lead diverse architectural projects from concept through delivery. The successful candidate will drive design leadership, manage schedules and budgets, and engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Key requirements include ARB registration, strong UK practice experience, and advanced Revit skills, with a thorough understanding of UK Building Regulations and planning processes.