Job Title: Senior/ Associate Architect
Location: Chester
Salary: In the region of £45-55,000 DOE
About the company:
An established multidisciplinary practice is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior or Associate Architect to join its growing Chester office. This opportunity is ideally suited to an ambitious individual with a minimum of several plus post-Part 3 experience who is looking to take an active role in the continued growth and development of a collaborative, design-focused team.
The successful candidate will contribute to a variety of complex medium and large-scale projects across multiple sectors, including education, commercial, institutional, and leisure. This is a full-time, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with regular travel required for client meetings, site visits, and project inspections.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible working scheme
- Highly competitive salary
- Generous maternity and paternity pay
- Professional qualification and development support
- Pension scheme
- Long service awards
- On-site parking
Daily Duties
- Leading and managing architectural projects across a range of sectors
- Supporting both the creative design process and technical delivery of projects
- Coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and wider project teams
- Producing, reviewing, and managing technical drawings, specifications, and documentation
- Presenting design concepts and technical solutions internally and externally
- Assisting with business development and contributing to the growth of the Chester office
- Ensuring projects are delivered to a high technical and design standard
- Overseeing works on site as projects progress
Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Architect with a minimum of several plus years’ post-qualification experience
- Strong experience across all RIBA work stages
- Excellent technical knowledge, including UK Building Regulations and construction detailing
- Proven ability to run and deliver projects independently
- Strong communication, presentation, and organisational skills
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Proficient in Revit with demonstrable project experience
- Ambitious, proactive, and motivated to progress professionally
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!
