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Senior Architect/ Architectural Technologist New

Job reference

183015_1770214566

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£37000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits

Location

Leeds

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

04/02/2026

Closing date

25/02/2026

Job Title: Senior Architect/ Technologist

Location: Skipton

Salary: £37-45,000 DOE

About the company:

The company is a well-established architectural practice based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, delivering technically complex projects across a wide range of sectors. With a strong reputation for quality, compliance, and collaborative working, the team operates within a multidisciplinary studio environment that values professional development, inclusion, and technical excellence. The business offers senior professionals the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from inception to completion, with a clear progression route to management or Associate level for those who wish to advance.

Benefits

* Senior-level role with genuine responsibility and influence

* Clear pathway to management or Associate level following probation

* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

* Healthcare support and Employee Assistance Programme

* Volunteer day allowance

* Structured CPD, training, and career development

* Collaborative and supportive studio culture

Daily Duties

* Lead the technical delivery of projects from early design through to completion

* Oversee production, coordination, and quality assurance of technical information

* Review and monitor team output, carrying out detailed QA checks prior to issue

* Act as Lead Designer and undertake Principal Designer duties under the Building Safety Act where required

* Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM 2015, British Standards, and safety legislation

* Coordinate consultant and contractor information and resolve technical issues during construction

* Attend and represent the practice at client meetings, design team reviews, and on site

* Mentor and support colleagues, raising technical standards across the team

* Manage programmes and take ownership of technical compliance

Ideal Candidate

* Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in architecture, architectural technology, or a related discipline

* Extensive experience delivering technically complex projects

* Background in listed buildings and heritage projects

* Strong, current knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, British Standards, and the Building Safety Act

* Confident reviewing others' work and accountable for technical quality

* Comfortable in senior client and contractor-facing roles

* Highly proficient in Revit, with AutoCAD experience

* Proactive, authoritative, and approachable with strong leadership qualities

* Full UK driving licence preferred