Newly Qualified Architect

Employer: Penguin Recruitment

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: Full time

Posted: 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Sector: Engineering

Job Description

Newly Qualified Architect Location: Oxfordshire Salary: 34-39,000 A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented Newly Qualified Architect with an interest in building conservation to join a friendly, RIBA-chartered practice based in Oxfordshire. The practice has a strong focus on sustainability and historic buildings, with a passion for enhancing and breathing new life into existing structures through thoughtful, innovative and sensitive design. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Architect to join an experienced team, develop their technical and design skills and gain valuable experience across a range of conservation and heritage projects from concept through to completion. Requirements: ARB registration and RIBA qualification, or recently achieved professional qualification. Relevant UK-based architectural experience, ideally with some exposure to conservation, heritage or historic buildings. A genuine interest in historic buildings, building conservation and sustainable architectural design. Good design and technical abilities, with an understanding of how existing and historic buildings can be sensitively repaired, adapted and enhanced. Experience working across different project stages, from early design and concept development through to technical design and construction. Good proficiency in AutoCAD, with the ability to produce accurate drawings and design information. A basic understanding of UK planning, building regulations and conservation requirements. Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside colleagues, clients and consultants. A full, clean driving licence, access to a car and the ability to travel within the Oxfordshire region would be advantageous. Role: Supporting and contributing to projects across a range of RIBA stages, from initial concepts and feasibility through to construction. Developing creative and sensitive architectural pro

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