Architect

Location:

Cardiff (CF14) – South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom

Salary:

£35000 – £42000 per annum + Company Benefits

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Construction Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Architecture

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132483187

Posted On:

28 November 2025

Job Title: Architect

Location: Cardiff

Salary: GBP35-43,000 DOE

About the Company

A dynamic, award-winning architecture studio is seeking a motivated and experienced Architect to join its central Cardiff team. In this role, you will lead full-lifecycle construction projects across a broad and meaningful portfolio- spanning education, commercial, blue-light, and industrial sectors- while contributing to a collaborative, socially responsible practice that champions innovation, integrity, and sustainable design.

Benefits

* Competitive salary package with pension scheme and life assurance
* Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives
* Clear pathways for career development and personalised learning support
* Regular social events and team-building activities
* Agile working supported by modern digital tools

Daily Duties

* Lead the design and delivery of architectural projects from concept through to completion
* Manage project teams, coordinating internal staff and external consultants to achieve high-quality results
* Produce technical drawings, construction documentation, and detailed design information
* Develop architectural models and design proposals using Revit
* Work confidently with a variety of procurement methods, including traditional and design & build
* Guide projects throughout the RIBA Plan of Work stages, ideally from inception to contract administration
* Ensure all project work complies with relevant legislation, contracts, building codes, and building regulations

Ideal Candidate

* Several years of post-qualification experience, including leadership responsibilities on architectural projects
* Strong design skills supported by robust technical knowledge of construction and detailing
* Proficient in Revit with good BIM awareness
* Experience delivering projects via both traditional and design & build procurement routes
* Excellent client-facing abilities and strong commercial awareness
* A collaborative team player with proven motivation, delegation, and people-management skills
* Ideally experienced across all RIBA Plan of Work stages
* In-depth understanding of regulations, contracts, and industry standards

If you’re ready to join a values-driven studio and contribute to purposeful, impactful design, this is an outstanding opportunity.

, KAZ on # OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to # I hope to hear from you soon!

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