Job Title: Architect
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £35-40,000 DOE
About the company:
This design-led architectural practice is based in Cardiff and works on a wide range of projects across the UK and Wales. The studio is committed to delivering thoughtful, high-quality architecture that prioritises sustainability, social value, and positive community impact. Operating within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, the practice encourages professional growth, values individual contribution, and supports architects in taking ownership of projects from concept through to delivery.
Benefits
- Diverse portfolio of meaningful and impactful projects
- Friendly, open, and collaborative studio environment
- Structured mentoring and clear career progression pathways
- Regular CPDs and mentoring, with opportunities to develop leadership skills
- Support with professional development and further education
- Flexible working
- Active social calendar and positive studio culture
Daily Duties
- Work across all RIBA stages, from initial concept design through to technical delivery and construction
- Manage multiple or complex projects from inception to completion
- Interpret project briefs and lead the development of design proposals through to detailed design
- Liaise directly with clients, consultants, and wider project teams
- Coordinate design submissions and technical information, including drawings, reports, and specifications
- Manage project fees and invoicing, with administrative support where required
- Contribute to securing new work and supporting business development activities
- Promote the practice and contribute to positive profile and PR
- Lead small project teams while collaborating within a larger multidisciplinary environment
- Attend site visits and support regional project work as required
Ideal Candidate
- ARB-registered UK-qualified Architect
- Strong design capability supported by solid technical knowledge
- Proven proficiency in Revit (essential)
- Professional experience within a high-quality, design-led architectural practice
- Strong interest in large-scale projects, with the ability to manage smaller or multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and lead small teams independently
- Excellent drawing, presentation, and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with confidence in client-facing roles
- Awareness of the sensitivities involved in client communication and presentations
- Ability to balance competing workloads across multiple projects
- Demonstrable experience coordinating technical information and design submissions
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
To apply, please contact KAZ on 01792365003 OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to kaz.davies@penguinrecruitment.co.uk I hope to hear from you soon!
