Architect in Portsmouth - Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Architect
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £35-42,000 (depending on experience)

An award-winning architectural studio in Portsmouth is seeking a talented Architect to join its expanding team. Renowned for its innovative, sustainable, and client-focused approach, the practice has built an impressive portfolio across commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Architect to take on a senior role, lead significant projects, and help shape the future direction of a forward-thinking, design-led practice.

What's on offer:

• Flexible working arrangements promoting a healthy work-life balance
• Fully covered professional memberships and fees
• Reimbursed business mileage
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to lead and influence a diverse range of projects at senior level

Key requirements:

• ARB-registered Architect with substantial post-qualification experience in the UK
• Strong design flair combined with excellent technical knowledge
• Advanced Revit proficiency (essential)
• In-depth understanding of UK building regulations, planning processes, and RIBA work stages
• Proven experience delivering projects from concept through to completion, ideally in education, healthcare, or commercial sectors
• Effective communicator with leadership and mentoring experience
• Strong organisational and project management skills, able to oversee multiple live projects
• Full UK driving licence and ability to commute to Portsmouth

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring design excellence and technical precision
• Provide leadership within the studio and mentorship to junior team members
• Act as a key client liaison, maintaining strong relationships with consultants and contractors
• Develop innovative, sustainable design solutions aligned with the practice's ethos
• Ensure all work meets planning, regulatory, and quality standards
• Contribute to business development and help steer the strategic growth of the practice

To apply, please contact Sophie on OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon.