Architect

Penguin Recruitment

Job Title: Architect

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £40-43,000 DOE

About the company:

An established architectural practice specialising in conservation, refurbishment and high-end residential projects is seeking an experienced Chartered Architect to join its growing team. This is a full-time, office-based position offering the opportunity to manage complex and prestigious projects across RIBA Stages 4-7. The successful candidate will play a key role in technical delivery, project management and client liaison, working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to deliver exceptional architectural solutions with a strong emphasis on quality and attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Flexible start and finish times available to support commuting and personal commitments
  • 22 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas Eve
  • Optional company pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution
  • Life insurance of 2.5 times annual salary (following successful completion of probation)
  • Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing resources
  • Private medical care scheme, including access to online GP services
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Payment of relevant professional membership fees

Daily Duties

  • Manage architectural projects from inception through to completion across RIBA Stages 4-7
  • Produce high-quality technical design packages and construction information
  • Coordinate consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders
  • Lead project meetings, design reviews and site inspections
  • Liaise with clients to ensure project objectives are achieved
  • Prepare and coordinate planning applications, Listed Building Consent and Building Warrant submissions
  • Ensure projects are delivered on programme, within budget and to the highest technical standards
  • Maintain excellent quality control throughout all stages of project delivery
  • Work collaboratively with the wider architectural team on conservation, refurbishment, and high-end residential developments

Ideal Candidate

  • ARB Registered Chartered Architect
  • Minimum of several years' post-Part 3 experience
  • Proven experience delivering projects across the RIBA Plan of Work
  • Strong technical detailing and construction knowledge
  • Experience of high-end residential and/or conservation projects
  • Proficient in Revit
  • Confident coordinating consultants and managing client relationships
  • Experience preparing planning, Listed Building Consent and Building Warrant applications
  • Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills
  • Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
  • Passionate about conservation, heritage architecture and delivering exceptional design

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience working on listed buildings and heritage projects
  • Hospitality sector experience
  • BIM coordination experience

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) I hope to hear from you soon!

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