Architect

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • Oct 18, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Architect

Location: London

Salary: £35-40,000

A leading architectural practice renowned for its work on heritage, conservation, and contemporary projects is seeking a talented and motivated Architect to join its collaborative studio in London. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of culturally significant schemes that celebrate the relationship between historic context and modern design. The successful Architect will support the delivery of projects across all RIBA stages, working closely with senior architects and associates to ensure thoughtful, high-quality outcomes. This role is ideally suited to an Architect with 2-4 years of post-Part 3 experience, a passion for conservation, and a desire to develop their technical and design expertise within a supportive, design-led environment.

Benefits
  • Agile, flexible, and hybrid working (minimum of three days in-office, up to two days WFH).
  • Annual leave entitlement increasing with long service.
  • Life assurance.
  • Sabbatical opportunities.
  • Professional subscription fees covered.
  • Annual company day out and volunteering scheme.
  • Enhanced learning and development opportunities.
Responsibilities
  • Support multiple projects across all RIBA stages, assisting senior staff to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Apply conservation principles under guidance, ensuring compliance with heritage legislation and best practice.
  • Contribute to design development and technical detailing, producing contextually sensitive and regulation-compliant solutions.
  • Assist in managing client relationships and preparing design proposals for review by stakeholders.
  • Conduct site visits and support quality monitoring to ensure adherence to building and conservation standards.
  • Integrate sustainable and energy-efficient strategies into project work, promoting innovative design solutions.
  • Support project budgeting, fee proposals, and documentation to maintain financial and operational control.
  • Use BIM processes (Revit, AutoCAD, NBS) to support design coordination and project delivery.
  • Keep up to date with industry trends, attending relevant events to enhance professional knowledge and networks.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Part 3 qualified Architect with sufficient experience working on UK-based projects.
  • Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and NBS, with strong technical and documentation skills.
  • Strong design ability with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality drawings.
  • Solid understanding of UK building codes, planning regulations, and statutory requirements.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, contractors, and colleagues.
  • Experience working across all RIBA stages, from concept to completion.
  • Interest or background in conservation architecture, with a sensitivity to the cultural and historical value of buildings.

To apply, please call Sophie on or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to . I look forward to hearing from you!