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Posted 21 July, 2026

Project Architect- Commercial

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Project Architect

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Location: London

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Salary: £45-55,000+ DOE

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About the company:

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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\n
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  • Competitive salary
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  • Hybrid working opportunities
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  • Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
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  • Exposure to high-profile commercial workplace projects
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  • Ongoing professional development and training
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  • Collaborative and supportive studio environment
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  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging, design-led projects
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Daily Duties\n
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  • Lead the architectural delivery of commercial office fit-out projects across RIBA Stages 4-6.
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  • Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, Revit models, specifications, and technical documentation.
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  • Produce planning, tender, construction, and record information to a high standard.
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  • Develop technical design solutions in response to client briefs, project budgets and statutory requirements.
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  • Coordinate architectural information with structural, MEP and multidisciplinary consultant teams.
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  • Review and incorporate contractor, specialist subcontractor and consultant information into project designs.
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  • Attend client, contractor, consultant, and site meetings, providing professional architectural input.
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  • Respond to RFIs, technical queries and construction-stage design issues.
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  • Carry out site visits, inspections, and surveys, ensuring projects are delivered in line with design intent.
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  • Prepare and review schedules, specifications, room data sheets and technical documentation.
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  • Manage the production and issue of drawing packages, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance.
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  • Support planning applications, Building Regulations submissions and tender documentation.
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  • Contribute to BIM coordination, clash detection and technical reviews.
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  • Identify design risks, programme issues and coordination challenges, escalating where appropriate.
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  • Mentor and support junior architects, architectural assistants, and technicians.
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  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout project delivery.
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Ideal Candidate\n
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  • ARB registered Architect with a minimum of several + years' UK project experience.
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  • Proven experience delivering commercial office fit-out or workplace projects through RIBA Stages 4-6.
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  • Excellent working knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work and UK Building Regulations.
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  • Strong technical detailing and construction stage experience.
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  • Highly proficient in Revit (essential), with AutoCAD experience being advantageous.
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  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and BIM workflows.
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  • Strong understanding of planning processes, statutory approvals, and construction methodologies.
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  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  • Commercially aware with an understanding of project programmes, fees and resource planning.
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  • Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior team members.
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  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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  • A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality design and technical excellence.
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To apply, please contact KAZ on OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to