Senior Architect

Posted 20 hours 52 minutes ago by Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Warwickshire, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, CV311
Job Description
Senior Architect

Location: Leamington Spa

Salary: £45-55,000 DOE

I am working with a long established architectural practice in Leamington Spa to recruit a Senior Architect to join its expanding team. The studio is known for its award winning work across hotel, hospitality, leisure, and community projects, with a strong focus on design quality and contextual sensitivity. By combining conservation expertise with contemporary design thinking, the practice delivers thoughtful and enduring architecture.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Architect:
  • Lead projects across all RIBA stages, maintaining high standards of design quality, intent, and detail throughout
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors to meet programme, design, and cost targets
  • Prepare, develop, and review drawings, presentations, and detailed technical information
  • Manage planning applications and listed building consent submissions where required
  • Uphold the practice's standards for design quality, sustainability, and innovation
  • Support and mentor junior team members within a collaborative studio environment
The successful Senior Architect must have:
  • Proven experience working as a Senior Architect within a UK practice
  • ARB registered
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating design capability and successful project delivery across relevant sectors
  • Proficient in Revit (knowledge of AutoCAD or SketchUp advantageous)
  • Experience working on heritage or conservation led projects is highly desirable
  • Strong organisational, coordination, and communication skills
What's on Offer
  • Opportunity to work on diverse, design driven projects rooted in context and creativity
  • Supportive studio culture that encourages professional growth and design excellence
  • Competitive salary and benefits package reflective of experience
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing and respected practice