Architect

Salary: GBP36000 - GBP45000 per annum + Company Benefits

Job Title: Architect

Location: Kettering

About the company: An award-winning, employee-focused architectural practice is looking to recruit a talented Architect to join its established team. With multiple offices across the UK and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a wide range of sectors, the practice offers an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative and supportive environment. This role is suited to an ARB‑registered Architect with ideally several years post‑qualification experience who is confident leading projects through all RIBA work stages and is looking to further develop their career within a progressive and design‑led practice.

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Flexible working hours with hybrid working opportunities

Ongoing CPD, training and professional development

Clear career progression opportunities

Professional membership support

Employee recognition and reward schemes

Regular team social events

Friendly, collaborative, and inclusive working environment

Key Responsibilities

Lead architectural projects from concept through to completion across all RIBA work stages

Produce planning, technical and construction drawing packages, including specifications and schedules

Coordinate and manage project delivery alongside internal teams and external consultants

Act as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality standards

Prepare and review technical information in accordance with UK Building Regulations and current legislation

Support and mentor junior members of the architectural team

Contribute to design development, project bids and client presentations where required

Attend site visits, design meetings and CPD events to maintain technical knowledge and industry awareness

Ideal Candidate

ARB‑registered Architect

Proven experience delivering projects across all RIBA work stages

Strong technical knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning policy and construction detailing

Proficient in Revit with a good understanding of BIM workflows

Experience using NBS specification software is desirable

Excellent design, communication, and project management skills

Confident managing multiple projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams

Proactive, organised, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred

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