Job Runner- Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Nov 28, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Job Title: Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist- Job Runner

Location: North Yorkshire

Salary: 38-45,000 DOE

About the company

A dynamic, award-winning architectural practice specialising in logistics, retail, commercial, and residential projects. The team is committed to creative and innovative design, delivering high-quality buildings with optimum functionality by collaborating closely with clients, contractors, and consultants from concept through to completion.

The practice has a strong track record of delivering diverse projects, including large-scale logistics and retail parks, residential developments, and commercial buildings. The culture is supportive and collaborative, encouraging staff to contribute ideas, problem-solve, and engage across all project stages. Sustainability and high-performing teams are central to the practice, which combines a decade of growth with a professional yet friendly, team-focused environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary reflecting seniority and experience
  • Support for professional development and career progression
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • Involvement in meaningful, landmark projects across multiple sectors
  • Strong internal mentorship and team support
  • Opportunity to influence design, project delivery, and business innovation
  • Healthy, collaborative studio culture with social and team initiatives

Daily Duties

  • Lead architectural design and technical delivery on assigned projects (logistics, retail, commercial, or residential)
  • Prepare and review schematic design, detailed design, and technical documentation
  • Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure design intent and buildability
  • Mentor and manage junior staff/technicians, delegating tasks, reviewing work, and providing guidance
  • Oversee production of drawings, specifications, BIM models, and other deliverables
  • Ensure compliance with building regulations, CDM requirements, quality assurance, and sustainability targets
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders: present proposals, prepare reports, and attend meetings
  • Contribute to business development, design innovation, and strategic growth of the practice

Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified Architect (ARB/RIBA) or Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist with substantial experience delivering complex projects across logistics, retail, commercial, or residential sectors
  • Proven track record of leading projects from concept to delivery, including technical coordination and detailing
  • Strong proficiency with BIM software and associated workflows
  • Excellent drawing, specification, and documentation skills; highly organised and detail-oriented
  • Confident in client-facing roles and able to contribute strategically to project and business development
  • Collaborative team player with mentoring experience; capable of leading a technical team and fostering professional growth
  • Passionate about high-quality design, sustainability, and innovation in the built environment

If you are an experienced design and delivery professional looking to join a forward-thinking architectural studio and make an impact through meaningful projects and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, portfolio, and a cover note outlining why you are a strong fit.

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) I hope to hear from you soon!