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Senior Architect

Job reference

107590_1759500653

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£45000 - £55000 per annum + Company Benefits

Location

Portsmouth

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

03/10/2025

Closing date

24/10/2025

Senior Architect

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £45-55,000 (depending on experience)

An established and highly regarded architectural practice in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Architect to join its expanding team. Known for its innovative, sustainable, and client-focused approach, the studio has delivered an impressive body of work spanning commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use projects. This position presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious architect to take on a senior role, lead significant schemes, and contribute to the future direction of a progressive, design-led practice.

On offer for the Senior Architect role:

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Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance

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Professional memberships and fees fully covered

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Business mileage reimbursed

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5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays

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Opportunity to influence and deliver a wide variety of projects at senior level

Key Requirements:

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ARB-registered Architect with extensive post-qualification experience in the UK

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Strong design ability paired with excellent technical knowledge

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Advanced proficiency in Revit (essential)

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Thorough understanding of UK building regulations, planning frameworks, and RIBA work stages

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Demonstrable experience leading projects from concept through to delivery, ideally in education, healthcare, or commercial sectors

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Confident communicator with leadership qualities and mentoring experience

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Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple live projects, budgets, and deadlines

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Full UK driving licence

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Based in or able to commute easily to Portsmouth

Responsibilities:

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Lead projects through all phases, maintaining both design quality and technical accuracy

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Provide leadership within the studio, offering guidance and support to junior colleagues

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Act as a key liaison for clients, contractors, and consultants, fostering strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle

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Develop innovative and sustainable design solutions that reflect the studio's ethos

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Ensure all work aligns with planning policies, building regulations, and industry best practice

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Contribute to the practice's growth by supporting business development and shaping its ongoing direction