ARB Architect

Red King Resourcing; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Red King Resourcing is seeking an experienced Revit Architect to lead projects in Cardiff. You will drive BIM delivery, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure design integrity across all RIBA stages while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years' UK architectural practice experience, ARB registration, and expert Revit skills. You will manage client relationships, coordinate with contractors and authorities, and oversee on-site queries and contract

Qualifications

• ARB Registered Architect with Part 3 and UK registration.
• Minimum 5 years' UK architectural practice experience.
• Expert Revit proficiency and BIM delivery experience.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and Welsh planning processes.
• Experience on-site delivery and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through RIBA Stages 0–6 from concept to handover.
• Develop BIM/Revit models, drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, engineers, and authorities.
• Ensure designs meet UK regulations and WDQR as applicable.
• Perform clash detection and model reviews; support on-site queries.
• Administer contracts (JCT/NEC) and manage site communication.

Skills

Client liaison

Project coordination

On-site coordination

Education

ARB Registered Architect (Part 3)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Enscape

V-Ray

AutoCAD

NBS Chorus

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Revit Architect to join our established design practice in Cardiff. You will lead projects through all RIBA stages, combining design creativity with technical accuracy and BIM delivery. The ideal candidate will take ownership of client relationships, design coordination, and project management while maintaining model integrity in Autodesk Revit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial concept design (RIBA Stages 0-2) through to construction and handover (RIBA Stages 3-6).
• Develop detailed BIM/Revit models, drawing packages, and technical specifications.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, structural engineers, and local authorities.
• Ensure all designs meet UK Building Regulations, Welsh Development Quality Requirements (WDQR where applicable), and planning policies.
• Perform multi-disciplinary clash detection, model reviews, and family creation within Revit.
• Administer construction contracts (JCT/NEC) and manage on-site queries.

Requirements

• Qualification: ARB Registered Architect (minimum 3 years post-qualification experience / Part 3).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years' hands-on UK architectural practice experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert proficiency in Autodesk Revit is essential. Experience with Enscape/V-Ray, AutoCAD, and NBS Chorus is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and local Welsh planning processes.
• Proven track record of delivering technical production packages and running jobs on site.
• Valid UK work authorization and willingness to visit sites across South Wales