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Senior Architect

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Senior Architect

📍 Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
£45,000 per annum
£45000 - £55000/annum Company Benefits
Industry: Construction
Posted: 03-11-2026
Company: Penguin Recruitment
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225795459

Job Description:

Senior Architect

Location: Leamington Spa

Salary: £45-55,000 DOE

I am working with a long established architectural practice in Leamington Spa to recruit a Senior Architect to join its expanding team. The studio is known for its award winning work across hotel, hospitality, leisure, and community projects, with a strong focus on design quality and contextual sensitivity. By combining conservation expertise with contemporary design thinking, the practice delivers thoughtful and enduring architecture.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Architect:

* Lead projects across all RIBA stages, maintaining high standards of design quality, intent, and detail throughout
* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors to meet programme, design, and cost targets
* Prepare, develop, and review drawings, presentations, and detailed technical information
* Manage planning applications and listed building consent submissions where required
* Uphold the practice's standards for design quality, sustainability, and innovation
* Support and mentor junior team members within a collaborative studio environment

The successful Senior Architect must have:

* Proven experience working as a Senior Architect within a UK practice
* ARB registered
* Strong portfolio demonstrating design capability and successful project delivery across relevant sectors
* Proficient in Revit (knowledge of AutoCAD or SketchUp advantageous)
* Experience working on heritage or conservation led projects is highly desirable
* Strong organisational, coordination, and communication skills


What's on Offer

* Opportunity to work on diverse, design driven projects rooted in context and creativity
* Supportive studio culture that encourages professional growth and design excellence
* Competitive salary and benefits package reflective of experience
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing and respected practice

To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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