At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting architectural projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
- Company: Design-led architectural practice focused on sustainability and community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, mentorship, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic studio environment with regular social events and professional development support.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make a real difference through innovative architecture.
- Qualifications: ARB-registered Architect with strong design skills and Revit proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 42000 £ per year.
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £36-42,000 DOE
About the company:
This established, design-led architectural practice delivers a diverse range of projects across the UK, with a strong focus on sustainability, social value, and community impact. The practice has built a reputation for creating meaningful, high-quality architecture spanning everything from Passivhaus homes to large-scale urban regeneration schemes. The team fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture where every voice is valued, offering excellent opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career progression.
Benefits:
- Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
- Friendly, collaborative, and supportive studio environment
- Structured mentoring and clear career progression pathways
- Regular CPD opportunities and professional development support
- Opportunities to develop leadership and project management skills
- Support with further education and career advancement
- Active social calendar and team events
- Flexible working arrangements alongside office-based collaboration
Daily Duties:
- Work across all RIBA stages, from concept design through to technical delivery and construction
- Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on programme, within budget, and to client expectations
- Lead the interpretation of project briefs and development of design proposals
- Produce and coordinate drawings, plans, reports, specifications, and technical information
- Liaise directly with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively
- Oversee project fees and invoicing with administrative support where required
- Undertake site visits and attend project meetings as needed
- Support business development activities and contribute to securing new work
- Promote the practice and maintain strong client relationships
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while also leading smaller project teams where appropriate
Ideal Candidate:
- ARB-registered Architect with UK professional qualifications
- Strong design skills supported by excellent technical knowledge
- Proficient in Revit (essential)
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience working within a high-quality, design-focused architectural practice
- Proven ability to manage projects through all RIBA stages
- Experience delivering both large-scale projects and multiple smaller schemes simultaneously
- Strong drawing, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Experience coordinating technical design information and project submissions
- Professional, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality architectural solutions
Architect- Project Runner in Cardiff) employer: Penguin Recruitment
This established architectural practice in Cardiff is an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values every team member's input. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community impact, employees benefit from structured mentoring, clear career progression pathways, and opportunities for professional development, all within a friendly studio environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
