Posted 21 July, 2026
Project Architect- Commercial
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Job Title: Project Architect
\nLocation: London
\nSalary: £45-55,000+ DOE
\n\nAbout the company:
\nAn 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- \n
- Competitive salary \n
- Hybrid working opportunities \n
- Clear career progression within a growing consultancy \n
- Exposure to high-profile commercial workplace projects \n
- Ongoing professional development and training \n
- Collaborative and supportive studio environment \n
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging, design-led projects \n
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- Lead the architectural delivery of commercial office fit-out projects across RIBA Stages 4-6. \n
- Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, Revit models, specifications, and technical documentation. \n
- Produce planning, tender, construction, and record information to a high standard. \n
- Develop technical design solutions in response to client briefs, project budgets and statutory requirements. \n
- Coordinate architectural information with structural, MEP and multidisciplinary consultant teams. \n
- Review and incorporate contractor, specialist subcontractor and consultant information into project designs. \n
- Attend client, contractor, consultant, and site meetings, providing professional architectural input. \n
- Respond to RFIs, technical queries and construction-stage design issues. \n
- Carry out site visits, inspections, and surveys, ensuring projects are delivered in line with design intent. \n
- Prepare and review schedules, specifications, room data sheets and technical documentation. \n
- Manage the production and issue of drawing packages, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance. \n
- Support planning applications, Building Regulations submissions and tender documentation. \n
- Contribute to BIM coordination, clash detection and technical reviews. \n
- Identify design risks, programme issues and coordination challenges, escalating where appropriate. \n
- Mentor and support junior architects, architectural assistants, and technicians. \n
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout project delivery. \n
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- ARB registered Architect with a minimum of several + years' UK project experience. \n
- Proven experience delivering commercial office fit-out or workplace projects through RIBA Stages 4-6. \n
- Excellent working knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work and UK Building Regulations. \n
- Strong technical detailing and construction stage experience. \n
- Highly proficient in Revit (essential), with AutoCAD experience being advantageous. \n
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and BIM workflows. \n
- Strong understanding of planning processes, statutory approvals, and construction methodologies. \n
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. \n
- Commercially aware with an understanding of project programmes, fees and resource planning. \n
- Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior team members. \n
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. \n
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality design and technical excellence. \n
To apply, please contact KAZ on OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to
