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Senior Architect New

Job reference

255041_1786113627

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£50000 - £65000 per annum + plus benefits

Location

Colchester

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

07/08/2026

Closing date

28/08/2026

Job Title: Senior Architect

Ref: BM262

Location: Colchester

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multidisciplined consultancy who provide architectural and planning services to the residential and commercial sector. They are on the lookout for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Architect to hit the ground running for their team in Colchester.

Benefits for the role of Senior Architect include:

* Highly competitive salary

* Generous holiday allowance

* Contributory pension scheme

* Professional development

* Personal development

Duties for the role of Senior Architect:

* Lead and deliver on residential and commercial projects from inception through to completion

* Prepare quotations and tender submissions

* Liaise with clients, contractors, and other external team members

* Produce detailed drawing packages, specifications and construction documentation

* Carry out site visits and surveys to ensure technical compliance is achieved

Skills and experience for the role of Senior Architect:

* ARB registered

* Significant post RIBA Part 3 qualification experience as an Architect within a UK practice

* Experience managing and delivering residential and commercial projects

* Strong experience working across all RIBA work stages

* Proficient with AutoCAD

* Experience managing a team in a previous role

* Excellent communication and organisational skills

* Ability to work well independently and within a team

* Live within a commutable distance to the Colchester area

There are many more roles available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role