Senior Architect

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • 10/06/2026
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Job Description

Senior Architect
Location: East Sussex
Salary: £40,000 to £46,000

A well-established architectural practice is seeking a Senior Architect to join its team in East Sussex. The studio works across residential, education, and healthcare sectors, with a strong commitment to sustainable design principles. This role will involve close collaboration with internal teams, clients, and contractors, with a particular focus on residential and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Take the lead in preparing and delivering technical design packages for cladding remediation and building retrofit schemes
  • Develop and manage detailed Revit models, drawings, and associated technical documentation
  • Ensure all design outputs align with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 and relevant regulations
  • Coordinate technical information with external consultants and specialist subcontractors
  • Identify potential technical and compliance risks, proposing effective solutions where required
  • Maintain regular communication with clients, contractors, and statutory bodies throughout all project stages
Skills and Experience
  • Qualified Architect with up-to-date ARB registration
  • Strong proficiency in Revit
  • Experience delivering cladding remediation, façade improvements, or refurbishment and retrofit projects
  • Excellent technical expertise, particularly in construction detailing and risk management
  • Good understanding of Gateway processes and BRPD-related responsibilities
  • Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and coordinate complex design information
What's on Offer
  • Opportunity to work on complex and high-impact remediation and retrofit projects
  • Supportive and collaborative studio culture
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Flexible hybrid working options
  • Ongoing career progression within a growing technical team