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Senior Architect New

Job reference

250093_1786030239

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£40000 - £48000 per annum + Company Benefits

Location

Sheffield

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

06/08/2026

Closing date

27/08/2026

Senior Architect

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £40-48,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Architect to join a well-established and design-led architectural practice in Sheffield. With a strong portfolio spanning education, healthcare, industrial, civic and workplace projects, the practice is recognised for combining thoughtful design with robust technical delivery. The successful candidate will take a leading role in delivering complex projects, managing teams and coordinating with clients, consultants and contractors throughout the design and construction process. Working within a supportive and collaborative studio, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of significant schemes, contribute to the continued growth of the practice and mentor less experienced team members.

Benefits

* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

* Generous annual leave entitlement

* Ongoing CPD and professional development support

* Clear opportunities for career progression

* Employee wellbeing initiatives

* Friendly and collaborative studio environment

* Opportunity to work on high-profile and award-winning projects across the UK

The Role

* Take overall responsibility for the delivery of architectural projects across all RIBA work stages, from initial feasibility and concept through to completion

* Lead projects typically ranging in value from £3m-£10m

* Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, consultants and external stakeholders

* Develop and oversee detailed design, technical information and construction documentation

* Lead client presentations, design reviews, site meetings and project coordination sessions

* Manage project programmes, budgets and quality standards to ensure successful delivery

* Provide technical and design leadership throughout the project lifecycle

* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders

* Support and mentor junior members of the architectural team

* Contribute to the ongoing development of the practice, its design standards and project delivery processes

The Ideal Candidate

* ARB-registered Architect with several years of post-Part 3 experience

* Strong experience leading projects independently from feasibility through to completion

* Proven experience delivering projects within the education, healthcare or industrial/manufacturing sectors

* Demonstrable experience managing projects in the region of £3m-£10m in value

* Excellent technical knowledge and a strong understanding of current UK Building Regulations and construction standards

* Confident coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing project information

* Revit experience is desirable

* Strong client-facing, communication and organisational skills

* Proven ability to manage competing priorities, programmes and project requirements

* A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to take ownership and make informed project decisions

* Passionate about delivering well-designed, technically sound architecture and contributing positively to a design-led practice

I look forward to hearing from you soon!