Posted 23 July, 2026
Senior Architect
Penguin Recruitment
Leicester, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Architect Location: Leicester Salary: Circa £40-50,000 DOE About the company: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Architect to join a specialist, award-winning architectural practice in Leicester. The practice is renowned for designing bespoke accessible homes that have a genuine, life-changing impact, working closely with clients, healthcare professionals and legal teams to deliver thoughtful, innovative design solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Architect looking to take on a leadership role within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment, managing projects from concept through to completion while mentoring junior team members. Benefits Competitive salary Pension scheme Paid professional memberships Ongoing career development opportunities Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice Agile working approach Supportive and collaborative team environment Opportunity to work on genuinely rewarding, life-changing projectsDaily Duties Lead architectural projects through all RIBA work stages Produce high-quality design proposals and technical drawings Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams Manage planning applications and Building Regulations submissions Undertake site visits and oversee projects during construction Mentor and support junior members of the architectural team Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget Maintain excellent technical and design standards throughout project deliveryIdeal Candidate ARB-registered Architect with several years' post-qualification experience Strong experience managing projects through all RIBA stages Excellent technical detailing and construction knowledge Strong communication and client-facing skills Experience leading projects and mentoring colleagues Full UK driving licence Happy to work from the Leicester office five days a week within an agile working environment 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
