Senior Project Architect

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Colchester, Essex
  • 10/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Project Architect

Location: Colchester

Salary: 43-47,000

A well-established architectural practice is seeking an experienced Senior Project Architect to join its growing team in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Architect with a strong technical background and proven project leadership experience to work on a diverse range of innovative schemes. The successful candidate will lead projects from concept through to completion, working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to deliver high-quality architectural solutions while mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continued success of the practice.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexitime and hybrid working
Free on-site parking
Company sick pay scheme
Employee referral programme
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Ongoing professional development

The role of Senior Project Architect will involve:

Leading projects through all RIBA work stages
Producing technical drawings and construction information using Revit and AutoCAD
Preparing planning, Building Regulations, and construction packages
Coordinating clients, consultants, and contractors
Managing project programmes, budgets, and resources
Attending site visits and monitoring project progress
Ensuring designs meet UK Building Regulations and industry standards
Producing presentation material using SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
Mentoring and supporting junior team members
Maintaining high technical and design standards throughout project delivery

The successful Senior Project Architect will have:

ARB registration, with RIBA membership preferred
Significant post-Part III UK experience
Proven experience leading projects from concept to completion
Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
Experience using SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent technical knowledge of UK construction and Building Regulations
Experience preparing planning and technical documentation
Strong communication and client management skills
The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
A proactive approach with excellent organisational and leadership skills

To apply, please call (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you soon!