Job reference
154012_1764344702
Company Name
Salary
£35000 - £42000 per annum + Company Benefits
Location
Cardiff
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
28/11/2025
Closing date
19/12/2025
Job Title: Architect
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £35-43,000 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.