Senior Architect

Penguin Recruitment

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:

Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance

Professional memberships and fees fully covered

Business mileage reimbursed

5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays

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

Key Requirements:

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

Strong design ability paired with excellent technical knowledge

Advanced proficiency in Revit (essential)

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

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

Confident communicator with leadership qualities and mentoring experience

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

Full UK driving licence

Based in or able to commute easily to Portsmouth

Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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