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Project Architect Expiring soon

Job reference

223687_1781256688

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£37000 - £43000 per annum + Company Benefits

Location

Sheffield

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

12/06/2026

Closing date

03/07/2026

Job Title: Project Architect

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £37-43,000 DOE

About the company:

An award-winning multidisciplinary design practice is seeking an experienced Project Architect to join its expanding team. The practice delivers innovative and technically challenging projects across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, leisure, student accommodation and mixed-use developments throughout the UK. With a strong focus on design quality, technical excellence and collaborative working, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading projects from concept through to completion, working closely with clients, consultants and internal teams. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice that offers long-term career progression, ongoing professional development and exposure to high-profile projects. The position is based in Sheffield and requires attendance in the office five days per week.

Benefits

* Full-time office-based working environment that promotes teamwork and professional development.

* Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership development.

* Weekly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions.

* Annual performance and career development reviews.

* Company-wide social events.

* Opportunity to lead and deliver projects across a diverse range of sectors.

* Exposure to large-scale and technically challenging developments.

Daily Duties

* Lead architectural projects from concept design through to completion.

* Manage project programmes, deliverables and design coordination.

* Prepare and review planning, technical and construction drawing packages.

* Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and wider project teams.

* Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, budget and quality requirements.

* Oversee compliance with UK Building Regulations, planning requirements and industry standards.

* Mentor and support junior members of the architectural team.

* Attend client meetings, design reviews and site visits as required.

* Contribute to project problem-solving and technical design development throughout all project stages.

Ideal Candidate

* Qualified Architect with relevant post-qualification experience delivering projects in the UK.

* Experience leading projects through multiple RIBA work stages.

* Strong technical knowledge and understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction methods.

* Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Revit, with BIM experience advantageous.

* Excellent project management and organisational skills.

* Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

* Capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

* Collaborative and proactive approach to project delivery.

* Comfortable working in a fully office-based role, five days per week.

* Ambitious individual seeking long-term career progression within a multidisciplinary practice.