Project Architect- Commercial in London)

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Job Description:

Job Title: Project Architect


Location: London


Salary: £45-55,000+ DOE



About the company


An established multidisciplinary architecture and design consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Architect to join its London studio. Specialising in high-quality commercial workplace and office fit-out projects, the practice delivers innovative, technically complex schemes from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for an ARB-registered Architect to take ownership of projects across RIBA Stages 4-6, working within a collaborative team while delivering exceptional design and technical solutions for a diverse client portfolio.



Benefits



  • Competitive salary

  • Hybrid working opportunities

  • Clear career progression within a growing consultancy

  • Exposure to high-profile commercial workplace projects

  • Ongoing professional development and training

  • Collaborative and supportive studio environment

  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging, design-led projects



Daily Duties



  • Lead the architectural delivery of commercial office fit-out projects across RIBA Stages 4-6.

  • Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, Revit models, specifications, and technical documentation.

  • Produce planning, tender, construction, and record information to a high standard.

  • Develop technical design solutions in response to client briefs, project budgets and statutory requirements.

  • Coordinate architectural information with structural, MEP and multidisciplinary consultant teams.

  • Review and incorporate contractor, specialist subcontractor and consultant information into project designs.

  • Attend client, contractor, consultant, and site meetings, providing professional architectural input.

  • Respond to RFIs, technical queries and construction-stage design issues.

  • Carry out site visits, inspections, and surveys, ensuring projects are delivered in line with design intent.

  • Prepare and review schedules, specifications, room data sheets and technical documentation.

  • Manage the production and issue of drawing packages, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance.

  • Support planning applications, Building Regulations submissions and tender documentation.

  • Contribute to BIM coordination, clash detection and technical reviews.

  • Identify design risks, programme issues and coordination challenges, escalating where appropriate.

  • Mentor and support junior architects, architectural assistants, and technicians.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout project delivery.



Ideal Candidate



  • ARB registered Architect with a minimum of several + years’ UK project experience.

  • Proven experience delivering commercial office fit-out or workplace projects through RIBA Stages 4-6.

  • Excellent working knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work and UK Building Regulations.

  • Strong technical detailing and construction stage experience.

  • Highly proficient in Revit (essential), with AutoCAD experience being advantageous.

  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and BIM workflows.

  • Strong understanding of planning processes, statutory approvals, and construction methodologies.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Commercially aware with an understanding of project programmes, fees and resource planning.

  • Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior team members.

  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

  • A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality design and technical excellence.

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Posted: July 19th, 2026