Project Architect- Commercial Full Time NEW

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job Title: Project Architect

Location: London

Salary: £45-55,000+ DOE

About the company:

An established multidisciplinary architecture and design consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Architect to join its London studio. Specialising in high-quality commercial workplace and office fit-out projects, the practice delivers innovative, technically complex schemes from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for an ARB-registered Architect to take ownership of projects across RIBA Stages 4-6, working within a collaborative team while delivering exceptional design and technical solutions for a diverse client portfolio.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
• Exposure to high-profile commercial workplace projects
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Collaborative and supportive studio environment
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, design-led projects

Daily Duties

• Lead the architectural delivery of commercial office fit-out projects across RIBA Stages 4-6.
• Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, Revit models, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Produce planning, tender, construction, and record information to a high standard.
• Develop technical design solutions in response to client briefs, project budgets and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate architectural information with structural, MEP and multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Review and incorporate contractor, specialist subcontractor and consultant information into project designs.
• Attend client, contractor, consultant, and site meetings, providing professional architectural input.
• Respond to RFIs, technical queries and construction-stage design issues.
• Carry out site visits, inspections, and surveys, ensuring projects are delivered in line with design intent.
• Prepare and review schedules, specifications, room data sheets and technical documentation.
• Manage the production and issue of drawing packages, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Support planning applications, Building Regulations submissions and tender documentation.
• Contribute to BIM coordination, clash detection and technical reviews.
• Identify design risks, programme issues and coordination challenges, escalating where appropriate.
• Mentor and support junior architects, architectural assistants, and technicians.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout project delivery.

Ideal Candidate

• ARB registered Architect with a minimum of several + years’ UK project experience.
• Proven experience delivering commercial office fit-out or workplace projects through RIBA Stages 4-6.
• Excellent working knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work and UK Building Regulations.
• Strong technical detailing and construction stage experience.
• Highly proficient in Revit (essential), with AutoCAD experience being advantageous.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and BIM workflows.
• Strong understanding of planning processes, statutory approvals, and construction methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with an understanding of project programmes, fees and resource planning.
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior team members.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality design and technical excellence.

To apply, please contact KAZ on OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to