Senior/ Associate Architect

Penguin Recruitment

Job Title: Senior/ Associate Architect

Location: Chester

Salary: In the region of £45-55,000 DOE

About the company:

An established multidisciplinary practice is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior or Associate Architect to join its growing Chester office. This opportunity is ideally suited to an ambitious individual with a minimum of several plus post-Part 3 experience who is looking to take an active role in the continued growth and development of a collaborative, design-focused team.

The successful candidate will contribute to a variety of complex medium and large-scale projects across multiple sectors, including education, commercial, institutional, and leisure. This is a full-time, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with regular travel required for client meetings, site visits, and project inspections.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible working scheme
Highly competitive salary
Generous maternity and paternity pay
Professional qualification and development support
Pension scheme
Long service awards
On-site parking

Daily Duties

Leading and managing architectural projects across a range of sectors
Supporting both the creative design process and technical delivery of projects
Coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and wider project teams
Producing, reviewing, and managing technical drawings, specifications, and documentation
Presenting design concepts and technical solutions internally and externally
Assisting with business development and contributing to the growth of the Chester office
Ensuring projects are delivered to a high technical and design standard
Overseeing works on site as projects progress

Ideal Candidate

Qualified Architect with a minimum of several plus years' post-qualification experience
Strong experience across all RIBA work stages
Excellent technical knowledge, including UK Building Regulations and construction detailing
Proven ability to run and deliver projects independently
Strong communication, presentation, and organisational skills
Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively within a team environment
Proficient in Revit with demonstrable project experience
Ambitious, proactive, and motivated to progress professionally

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon