Newly Qualified Architect

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • City, Birmingham
  • 13/01/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Job Title: Newly Qualified Architect

Location: Birmingham

Salary: 34-36,000 DOE

About the company:

A well-established, design-led architectural practice based in the UK is seeking a newly qualified Architect to join its growing team. The practice delivers thoughtful, sustainable, and high-quality design across a diverse range of sectors- including residential, commercial, community, education, healthcare, heritage, high-security, industrial and leisure projects- working with a variety of clients to create spaces that enrich lives and serve user needs effectively. This role offers a unique opportunity for a recently qualified Architect to gain hands-on experience across all RIBA stages, contribute to multi-sector design and delivery, and grow professionally within a supportive, collaborative, and ambitious studio environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package
  • Supportive studio culture with mentoring from senior architects
  • Exposure to a wide range of sectors (residential, commercial, healthcare, education, heritage, industrial etc.)
  • Opportunity to work across all RIBA stages of project delivery
  • Flexible working arrangements considered
  • Professional development support and clear career progression pathways
  • Continuing professional development and learning opportunities

Daily Duties

  • Assist in the design and delivery of projects across multiple sectors, from concept through to completion
  • Produce planning, technical and construction drawing packages
  • Prepare and coordinate information for planning and building regulations submissions
  • Liaise with consultants, contractors, clients, and local authorities
  • Attend project and site meetings as required
  • Support senior team members with project coordination and delivery
  • Ensure work complies with current building regulations, standards, and sector-specific requirements

Ideal Candidate

  • Newly qualified Architect (Part 3 qualified)
  • Strong design and technical ability with excellent attention to detail
  • Proficiency in architectural software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit etc.)
  • Good understanding of UK planning and building regulations
  • Strong communication, organisational and collaborative skills
  • Ambitious, proactive, and eager to engage with projects across diverse sectors
  • Enthusiastic about sustainable design and developing professionally

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!