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Job summary
A leading architectural firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Architect or Senior Technician to join their team. This role involves leading high-profile projects, mentoring junior colleagues, and delivering technical design packages across RIBA stages. Ideal candidates have substantial experience, a professional qualification, and strong technical skills. Offers hybrid working with enhanced benefits and professional development opportunities.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Substantial post-qualification experience as a Project Architect or Technologist.
- Strong technical detailing skills with excellent knowledge of UK Building & Planning Regulations.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit, with the ability to mentor others.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning and delivery of technical design packages across all RIBA stages.
- Coordinate with consultants and project stakeholders.
- Oversee day-to-day project management and ensure design quality.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job Title: Senior Architect or Senior Technician
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £37-45,000 DOE
About the company:
An award-winning, employee-owned practice is seeking a Senior Architect or Senior Technologist to join their Cambridge studio. This is a permanent opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of high-profile projects, with responsibility across all RIBA stages, mentoring junior colleagues, and ensuring both design and technical excellence.
- Hybrid & flexible working (minimum 3 days in studio, up to 2 from home)
- Enhanced annual leave increasing with long service
- Study sponsorship and paid study leave
- Sabbaticals and structured CPD opportunities
- Employee assistance programme & virtual GP access
- Season ticket and cycle to work schemes
- Inclusive, employee-owned culture with strong professional development support
- Lead the planning and delivery of technical design packages across all RIBA stages
- Oversee day-to-day project management, ensuring design quality, client satisfaction, and profitability
- Coordinate with consultants, multidisciplinary teams, and project stakeholders
- Conduct technical design reviews, audits, and share lessons learned with colleagues
- Manage and mentor a small team of up to three direct reports
- Participate in practice-wide technical leadership initiatives
- Maintain excellent client communication and contribute to strong long-term relationships
- Substantial post-qualification experience as a Project Architect or Technologist
- Professional qualification (RIBA/ARB or CIAT, or equivalent)
- Strong technical detailing skills with excellent knowledge of UK Building & Planning Regulations
- Experience across all RIBA stages, particularly stages 3-7
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and NBS, with the ability to mentor others in their use
- Demonstrated contract administration, project management, and financial oversight experience
- Proven ability to lead, inspire, and organise teams effectively
- Strong communication skills, proactive approach, and enthusiasm for collaborative working
- Desirable: experience in heritage or conservation projects
To apply, please contact KAZ on 01792365003 OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to kaz.davies@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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