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Project Architect- Commercial

Job reference

247109_1785418304

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£45000 - £55000 per annum + Company Benefits

Location

London

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

30/07/2026

Closing date

20/08/2026

Job Title: Project Architect

Location: London

Salary: £45-55,000+ DOE

About the company:

An established multidisciplinary architecture and design consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Architect to join its London studio. Specialising in high-quality commercial workplace and office fit-out projects, the practice delivers innovative, technically complex schemes from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for an ARB-registered Architect to take ownership of projects across RIBA Stages 4-6, working within a collaborative team while delivering exceptional design and technical solutions for a diverse client portfolio.

Benefits

* Competitive salary

* Hybrid working opportunities

* Clear career progression within a growing consultancy

* Exposure to high-profile commercial workplace projects

* Ongoing professional development and training

* Collaborative and supportive studio environment

* Opportunity to work on technically challenging, design-led projects

Daily Duties

* Lead the architectural delivery of commercial office fit-out projects across RIBA Stages 4-6.

* Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, Revit models, specifications, and technical documentation.

* Produce planning, tender, construction, and record information to a high standard.

* Develop technical design solutions in response to client briefs, project budgets and statutory requirements.

* Coordinate architectural information with structural, MEP and multidisciplinary consultant teams.

* Review and incorporate contractor, specialist subcontractor and consultant information into project designs.

* Attend client, contractor, consultant, and site meetings, providing professional architectural input.

* Respond to RFIs, technical queries and construction-stage design issues.

* Carry out site visits, inspections, and surveys, ensuring projects are delivered in line with design intent.

* Prepare and review schedules, specifications, room data sheets and technical documentation.

* Manage the production and issue of drawing packages, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance.

* Support planning applications, Building Regulations submissions and tender documentation.

* Contribute to BIM coordination, clash detection and technical reviews.

* Identify design risks, programme issues and coordination challenges, escalating where appropriate.

* Mentor and support junior architects, architectural assistants, and technicians.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout project delivery.

Ideal Candidate

* ARB registered Architect with a minimum of several + years' UK project experience.

* Proven experience delivering commercial office fit-out or workplace projects through RIBA Stages 4-6.

* Excellent working knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work and UK Building Regulations.

* Strong technical detailing and construction stage experience.

* Highly proficient in Revit (essential), with AutoCAD experience being advantageous.

* Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and BIM workflows.

* Strong understanding of planning processes, statutory approvals, and construction methodologies.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Commercially aware with an understanding of project programmes, fees and resource planning.

* Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior team members.

* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

* A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality design and technical excellence.