Senior Architect

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • Cardiff, South Glamorgan
  • 10/06/2026
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Job Description

Senior Architect

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000

An established architectural practice is seeking a Senior Architect with strong post qualification experience to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Architect to take ownership of projects across a diverse portfolio, leading schemes from concept through to completion. The successful candidate will play a key role in design development, project coordination, and client management, while working closely with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver high quality architectural solutions.

What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary and reward package
  • Pension scheme and life assurance
  • Access to private healthcare and an employee wellbeing programme
  • Career development opportunities with personalised learning support
  • Technology supported agile working environment
  • Regular team building activities and social events
Key Responsibilities
  • Leading projects through all RIBA stages from concept design to completion
  • Developing creative, practical, and technically robust design solutions
  • Managing project programmes, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery
  • Coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
  • Preparing and reviewing design proposals, planning applications, and technical information
  • Leading project meetings and presenting designs to clients and planning authorities
  • Mentoring and supporting junior Architects and Architectural Assistants within the studio
  • Ensuring projects comply with current Building Regulations, planning requirements, and industry standards
Key Requirements
  • ARB registered Architect with significant post qualification experience within a UK practice
  • Proven experience leading projects and managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong design, technical, and project management skills
  • Proficiency in Revit and experience producing high quality design and technical information
  • Comprehensive understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning policy, and construction methods
  • Experience delivering projects through all RIBA work stages
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and client facing skills
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team environment
  • Previous experience mentoring or managing junior team members would be advantageous

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