Overview
Job Title: Senior Architect or Senior Technician
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £37-45,000 DOE
About the company:
An award-winning, employee-owned practice is seeking a Senior Architect or Senior Technologist to join their Cambridge studio. This is a permanent opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of high-profile projects, with responsibility across all RIBA stages, mentoring junior colleagues, and ensuring both design and technical excellence.
Benefits
* Hybrid & flexible working (minimum 3 days in studio, up to 2 from home)
* Enhanced annual leave increasing with long service
* Study sponsorship and paid study leave
* Sabbaticals and structured CPD opportunities
* Employee assistance programme & virtual GP access
* Season ticket and cycle to work schemes
* Inclusive, employee-owned culture with strong professional development support
Daily Duties
* Lead the planning and delivery of technical design packages across all RIBA stages
* Oversee day-to-day project management, ensuring design quality, client satisfaction, and profitability
* Coordinate with consultants, multidisciplinary teams, and project stakeholders
* Conduct technical design reviews, audits, and share lessons learned with colleagues
* Manage and mentor a small team of up to three direct reports
* Participate in practice-wide technical leadership initiatives
* Maintain excellent client communication and contribute to strong long-term relationships
Ideal Candidate
* Substantial post-qualification experience as a Project Architect or Technologist
* Professional qualification (RIBA/ARB or CIAT, or equivalent)
* Strong technical detailing skills with excellent knowledge of UK Building & Planning Regulations
* Experience across all RIBA stages, particularly stages 3-7
* Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and NBS, with the ability to mentor others in their use
* Demonstrated contract administration, project management, and financial oversight experience
* Proven ability to lead, inspire, and organise teams effectively
* Strong communication skills, proactive approach, and enthusiasm for collaborative working
* Desirable: experience in heritage or conservation projects
How to apply
To apply, please contact KAZ on 01792365003 OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to kaz.davies@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
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