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Posted 23 July, 2026

Architect

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Edinburgh, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Architect

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Location: Edinburgh

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Salary: £40-43,000 DOE

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About the company:

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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.

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Benefits

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  • Flexible start and finish times available to support commuting and personal commitments
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  • 22 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas Eve
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  • Optional company pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution
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  • Life insurance of 2.5 times annual salary (following successful completion of probation)
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  • Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing resources
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  • Private medical care scheme, including access to online GP services
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  • Cycle to Work scheme
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  • Payment of relevant professional membership fees
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Daily Duties

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  • Manage architectural projects from inception through to completion across RIBA Stages 4-7
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  • Produce high-quality technical design packages and construction information
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  • Coordinate consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders
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  • Lead project meetings, design reviews and site inspections
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  • Liaise with clients to ensure project objectives are achieved
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  • Prepare and coordinate planning applications, Listed Building Consent and Building Warrant submissions
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  • Ensure projects are delivered on programme, within budget and to the highest technical standards
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  • Maintain excellent quality control throughout all stages of project delivery
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  • Work collaboratively with the wider architectural team on conservation, refurbishment, and high-end residential developments
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Ideal Candidate

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  • ARB Registered Chartered Architect
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  • Minimum of several years' post-Part 3 experience
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  • Proven experience delivering projects across the RIBA Plan of Work
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  • Strong technical detailing and construction knowledge
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  • Experience of high-end residential and/or conservation projects
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  • Proficient in Revit
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  • Confident coordinating consultants and managing client relationships
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  • Experience preparing planning, Listed Building Consent and Building Warrant applications
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  • Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills
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  • Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
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  • Passionate about conservation, heritage architecture and delivering exceptional design
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Desirable Experience

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  • Previous experience working on listed buildings and heritage projects
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  • Hospitality sector experience
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  • BIM coordination experience
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To apply, please contact KAZ on OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to