Architect

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • City, Birmingham
  • 26/09/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Architect Location: Birmingham

Salary: 37-45,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Architect to join a well-established multidisciplinary practice in Birmingham. Joining a friendly and close-knit team, you'll be involved in a varied project portfolio covering education, commercial, residential, transport, energy and defence sectors. This role offers genuine scope to develop your design and delivery skills while taking a hands-on role in projects from concept through to completion on site.

The Role

  • Lead and support the design of projects across RIBA Stages 1-6.
  • Produce high-quality design proposals, drawings and reports.
  • Collaborate closely with Architectural Technologists, Engineers, consultants and clients.
  • Ensure all design work complies with relevant UK Building Regulations and planning requirements.
  • Take an active role in BIM working practices and Revit-based design development.
  • Attend design team meetings, client meetings and site visits as required.
  • Support the preparation of planning and building regulations submissions.
  • Contribute to the technical detailing and specification of materials.
  • Help deliver projects to agreed programmes and budgets.
  • Mentor and support junior members of the design team.

About You

  • ARB registered Architect, or nearing completion of Part 3.
  • Proven experience delivering UK-based architectural projects.
  • Sound knowledge of UK Building Regulations, design principles and construction methods.
  • Proficient in Revit and comfortable operating within BIM Level 2 workflows.
  • Familiarity with Navisworks and NBS is advantageous.
  • Able to coordinate effectively with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and time-management abilities.
  • Creative, detail-focused and able to manage competing project deadlines.

Benefits

  • Competitive employer pension contribution.
  • Generous annual leave allowance with the option to purchase additional holiday.
  • Private medical and dental insurance.
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes.
  • Cycle to Work scheme and travel loan.
  • Gym membership discounts and eyecare vouchers.
  • Employee recognition and reward programmes.
  • Continued professional development, training and career progression opportunities.

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