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Architect

  • Edinburgh, Scotland
  • £38,000 - £45,000 GBP / Year
  • Salary: £38,000 - £45,000

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job Title: Architect

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £38-45,000 DOE

About the company:

This award-winning, employee-owned architectural practice has been delivering innovative and people-centred design solutions for over 60 years. With multiple studios across the UK and internationally, the practice works across a diverse range of sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare and education. Sustainability, collaboration, and community impact are at the heart of every project, with a portfolio ranging from high-profile £100m developments and cutting-edge laboratory facilities to sensitive refurbishments and local community schemes. As an employee-owned business, every team member has a voice in shaping the future of the practice and shares in its success.

Benefits

  • Employee-owned business with a genuine voice in company decisions
  • 9-day working fortnight promoting a healthy work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work across a wide range of sectors and project types
  • Career development pathways, including specialist and all-rounder routes
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment
  • Exposure to high-profile, award-winning projects
  • Supportive and inclusive culture committed to diversity and professional growth
  • Flexible start date (ASAP)

Daily Duties

  • Produce high-quality architectural designs supported by appropriate and competent technical solutions.
  • Take responsibility for the production, coordination, and integrity of project-specific information.
  • Manage and complete project-specific quality management tasks.
  • Ensure all project work is prepared in accordance with BIM standards and protocols.
  • Maintain a clear understanding of project scopes and applicable change control processes.
  • Regularly review designs against project briefs and actively participate in design reviews.
  • Deliver services in accordance with established quality management systems.
  • Apply and maintain knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work throughout project delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with current legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Keep up to date with sector-specific regulations and best practice requirements.
  • Support the leadership and growth of the Edinburgh studio while contributing to project success.

Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified Architect with relevant professional accreditation.
  • Proven experience delivering projects through a range of RIBA work stages.
  • Strong design ability combined with excellent technical knowledge.
  • Experience coordinating project information and managing quality processes.
  • Good working knowledge of BIM standards and project delivery protocols.
  • Thorough understanding of current UK building regulations, legislation, and industry standards.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage workload effectively and take ownership of project responsibilities.
  • Experience across multiple sectors would be advantageous, although sector specialisation will also be considered.
  • Passionate about creating sustainable, people-focused architecture that delivers positive community outcomes.

To apply, please contact KAZ on OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to

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