Posted 23 July, 2026
Architect
Penguin Recruitment
Edinburgh, SCT, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Job Title: Architect Location: Edinburgh Salary: £40-43,000 DOE About the company: An established architectural practice specialising in conservation, refurbishment and high-end residential projects is seeking an experienced Chartered Architect to join its growing team. This is a full-time, office-based position offering the opportunity to manage complex and prestigious projects across RIBA Stages 4-7. The successful candidate will play a key role in technical delivery, project management and client liaison, working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to deliver exceptional architectural solutions with a strong emphasis on quality and attention to detail. Benefits Flexible start and finish times available to support commuting and personal commitments 22 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas Eve Optional company pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution Life insurance of 2.5 times annual salary (following successful completion of probation) Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing resources Private medical care scheme, including access to online GP services Cycle to Work scheme Payment of relevant professional membership feesDaily Duties Manage architectural projects from inception through to completion across RIBA Stages 4-7 Produce high-quality technical design packages and construction information Coordinate consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders Lead project meetings, design reviews and site inspections Liaise with clients to ensure project objectives are achieved Prepare and coordinate planning applications, Listed Building Consent and Building Warrant submissions Ensure projects are delivered on programme, within budget and to the highest technical standards Maintain excellent quality control throughout all stages of project delivery Work collaboratively with the wider architectural team on conservation, refurbishment, and high-end residential developmentsIdeal Candidate ARB Registered Chartered Architect Minimum of several years' post-Part 3 experience Proven experience delivering projects across the RIBA Plan of Work Strong technical detailing and construction knowledge Experience of high-end residential and/or conservation projects Proficient in Revit Confident coordinating consultants and managing client relationships Experience preparing planning, Listed Building Consent and Building Warrant applications Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team Passionate about conservation, heritage architecture and delivering exceptional designDesirable Experience Previous experience working on listed buildings and heritage projects Hospitality sector experience BIM coordination experience To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon
