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Posted 21 July, 2026

Architect

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Kettering, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Architect

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Location: Kettering

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Salary: £36-45,000

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About the company:

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An award-winning, employee-focused architectural practice is looking to recruit a talented Architect to join its established team. With multiple offices across the UK and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a wide range of sectors, the practice offers an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative and supportive environment. This role is suited to an ARB-registered Architect with ideally several years post-qualification experience who is confident leading projects through all RIBA work stages and is looking to further develop their career within a progressive and design-led practice.

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Benefits

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  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience
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  • 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
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  • Company pension scheme
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  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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  • Flexible working hours with hybrid working opportunities
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  • Ongoing CPD, training and professional development
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  • Clear career progression opportunities
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  • Professional membership support
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  • Employee recognition and reward schemes
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  • Regular team social events
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  • Friendly, collaborative, and inclusive working environment
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Key Responsibilities

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  • Lead architectural projects from concept through to completion across all RIBA work stages
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  • Produce planning, technical and construction drawing packages, including specifications and schedules
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  • Coordinate and manage project delivery alongside internal teams and external consultants
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  • Act as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
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  • Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality standards
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  • Prepare and review technical information in accordance with UK Building Regulations and current legislation
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  • Support and mentor junior members of the architectural team
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  • Contribute to design development, project bids and client presentations where required
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  • Attend site visits, design meetings and CPD events to maintain technical knowledge and industry awareness
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Ideal Candidate

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  • ARB-registered Architect
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  • Proven experience delivering projects across all RIBA work stages
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  • Strong technical knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning policy and construction detailing
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  • Proficient in Revit with a good understanding of BIM workflows
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  • Experience using NBS specification software is desirable
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  • Excellent design, communication, and project management skills
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  • Confident managing multiple projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
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  • Proactive, organised, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
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  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred
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To apply, please contact KAZ on OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to