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Architectural Technologist

Job reference

176816_1777539603

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£32000 - £40000 per annum + Company Benefits

Location

Canterbury

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

30/04/2026

Closing date

21/05/2026

Job Title: Architect or Architectural Technologist

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £32-40,000 DOE

About the company:

An award-winning architectural practice with over 90 years of experience and a talented team of 50+ professionals is seeking an Architect or Architectural Technician to join their Canterbury studio. The practice delivers a broad range of services including master planning, heritage consultancy, and principal designer services across the Residential, Heritage, Leisure & Hospitality, and Education sectors in Kent and beyond. This role offers the opportunity to work on residential projects from inception through to completion within a collaborative, dynamic team environment.

Benefits

* Competitive salary, based on experience

* 22-25 days holiday per year

* Career development and opportunities for advancement

* Sociable and collaborative working environment

Daily Duties

* Provide technical expertise and support to the design team

* Develop detailed drawings and specifications

* Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and current standards

* Coordinate design packages produced by the wider design team

* Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment to deliver high-quality designs

* Manage projects through all RIBA work stages

Ideal Candidate

* Over several years post-graduation experience, ideally in the residential sector

* Excellent design skills with strong knowledge of Building Regulations

* Experience running projects through all RIBA work stages

* Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office; knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Revit is an advantage

* Excellent presentation skills

* Able to work collaboratively and contribute to a dynamic team environment

* Experience delivering RIBA Stage 4-6 projects for major house building clients is desirable