Architect

Location:

Derbyshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£35000 – £37000 per annum + Company Benefits

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Construction Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Architecture

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132608094

Posted On:

07 January 2026

Job Title: Architect

Location: Derbyshire

Salary: In the region of GBP36-37,000 DOE

About the company:

This multi x2011;disciplinary design and environment practice has been creating high x2011;quality, sustainable places across the UK since 1957. The team’s expertise spans master planning, urban design, landscape, ecology, architecture, arboriculture, and environmental assessment, allowing it to take a holistic approach to complex projects and deliver thoughtful, innovative solutions. With an employee x2011;owned culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and work x2011;life balance, the practice provides a supportive environment where staff can flourish and contribute to impactful design work.

Benefits
The practice offers a comprehensive package designed to support wellbeing, career development, and flexible working:

* Employee Ownership Trust benefits, including a discretionary annual tax x2011;free bonus
* Flexible working arrangements and flexi x2011;time
* Compressed working week options
* Pension contributions with employer support
* Health cash plan and wellbeing initiatives
* Bike x2011;to x2011;work scheme and environmental volunteering opportunities
* Generous holiday entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
* A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture with social activities and CPD support

Daily Duties

* Lead and contribute to design work across all RIBA stages from early concept through planning and technical delivery
* Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction
* Produce strong visual design outputs and technical documentation, including layouts, drawings, and reports
* Liaise directly with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders to develop and refine proposals
* Coordinate technical design information, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and relevant codes
* Support business x2011;development activities, including contributing to positive practice profile and client engagement
* Collaborate within multi x2011;disciplinary teams, working alongside planners, ecologists, landscape designers, and other specialists
* Attend site visits and contribute to project delivery where required

Ideal Candidate

* ARB x2011;registered Architect with approximately several years post x2011;registration experience
* Experience or strong interest in master planning, residential layouts, or urban design
* Strong graphical skills for creating visualisations and high x2011;quality design documentation
* Good technical understanding and practical awareness of Building Regulations and technical design through project experience
* Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and SketchUp
* Vectorworks experience beneficial (training can be provided)
* Awareness of or experience in landscape design is a plus but not essential
* Able to commute to the Debyshire office (hybrid working available after 6 x2011;month probation)
* Eligible to work long x2011;term in the UK (no visa sponsorship offered)
* Interest in working primarily on projects through the planning stage, with occasional involvement in smaller technical/construction work

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