Architect

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Bath, Somerset
  • 07/01/2026
Full time Construction Architect and Design

Job Description

Job Title: Architect

Location: Bath

Salary: 35-40,000 DOE

About the company:

This established architectural practice operates from studios in Cardiff and Bath and delivers a wide range of projects across the UK and Wales. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, social value, and community impact, the practice works across multiple sectors and scales, from technically detailed schemes to complex, large-scale developments. The studio culture is supportive, collaborative, and design-led, encouraging architects to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and continue their professional development within a multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

  • Diverse and meaningful portfolio of projects across multiple sectors
  • Friendly, collaborative, and inclusive studio culture
  • Structured mentoring and clear career progression opportunities
  • Regular CPDs and mentoring, including opportunities to develop team leadership skills
  • Support with professional development and ongoing education
  • Active social calendar and positive studio environment

Daily Duties

  • Work across all RIBA stages, from concept design through technical delivery and construction
  • Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and client expectations
  • Lead the interpretation of project briefs and development of design proposals through to detailed design
  • Liaise directly with clients, consultants, and stakeholders
  • Coordinate design submissions and technical information, including drawings, reports, and specifications
  • Manage project fees and invoicing, with administrative support where required
  • Support the securing of new work and contribute to business development activities
  • Promote the practice and contribute to positive profile and PR
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while leading small project teams when required
  • Attend site visits and support regional project work

Ideal Candidate

  • ARB-registered UK-qualified Architect
  • Strong design ability supported by a solid technical understanding
  • 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 work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and lead small teams independently
  • Excellent drawing, presentation, and communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with confidence in client-facing situations
  • 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 (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) I hope to hear from you soon!