Job reference
154012_1765532166
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
12/12/2025
Closing date
02/01/2026
Job Title: Architect
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £35-43,000 DOE
About the company:
A dynamic, award-winning architecture studio is looking for a passionate and experienced Architect to join its central Cardiff studio. The successful candidate will lead full-lifecycle construction projects across a diverse and impactful portfolio- ranging from education, commercial, blue-light, to industrial sectors, and work within a collaborative and socially responsible practice that values innovation, integrity, and sustainable design.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package, including pension scheme and life assurance
* Private healthcare access and wellbeing initiatives
* Career development and personalised learning support
* Regular team-building activities and social events
* Agile working policy supported by modern technology
Daily Duties
* Lead the design and delivery of architectural projects through the full construction lifecycle
* Manage project teams, coordinating personnel and consultants to ensure high-quality outcomes
* Produce technical and construction documentation, applying strong technical knowledge
* Use Revit to model and develop architectural designs
* Work confidently with various procurement routes, including traditional and design & build
* Guide projects through RIBA Plan of Work stages, ideally from inception to contract administration
* Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, including contracts, building codes, and building regulations
Ideal Candidate
* At least several years' post-qualification experience with leadership responsibilities on architectural projects
* Strong design capability supported by deep technical understanding of construction and detailing
* Proficient in Revit with good BIM awareness
* Experience delivering projects through both traditional and design & build procurement routes
* Excellent client-facing and commercial awareness skills
* A collaborative team player with strong motivation, delegation, and people-management abilities
* Ideally experienced across all RIBA Plan of Work stages
* Solid understanding of contracts, regulations, and industry codes
If you're ready to contribute to a values-driven practice and work on purpose-led projects, this is an exceptional opportunity.