Architect

Hall Black Douglas Architects; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

RIBA Pension Scheme

Flexible hours

Continual CPD

Job summary

Hall Black Douglas Architects in Belfast are seeking an experienced architect with proven design skills, rigorous detailing and the contractual ability to deliver the design intent on site. This is a design led role in a studio renowned for conservation and sensitive contemporary interventions, offering opportunities across cultural, community, health and education projects.

You will work within a collaborative team on projects from early concept through construction, producing detailed drawings

Qualifications

• Registered architect with proven design skills and technical detailing.
• Experience delivering design intent on site.
• Knowledge of UK/Ireland contracts and construction drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Produce Construction Drawings (BIM) and Specifications (NBS).
• Oversee contract administration and site delivery.
• Lead design development for UK/Ireland projects.
• Collaborate with teams on conservation and new build schemes.

Skills

Architectural design

Technical detailing

Contract administration

Communication skills

Driving Licence (UK/EU)

Education

ARB or RIAI Registered Architect

Job description

Due to an expanding portfolio of design led projects throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland, Hall Black Douglas are seeking an experienced architect with proven design skills, a rigorous approach to technical detailing and the complimentary contractual skills to successfully deliver the design intent on site.

The position offers a variety of opportunities for career development within a collaborative and supportive environment, based in our Belfast studio, working on Cultural, Community, Health and Education projects. Examples of ongoing cultural projects include:

• Ulster Folk Museum Visitors Hub and Galleries
• Letterkenny Visual Arts Hub and Cathedral Quarter Park
• Ulster Orchestra Performance and Rehearsal Space
• Portlaw Community Hub and Urban Quarter and Strand Cinema and Arts Centre

Hall Black Douglas advocate a contextual approach to architectural and urban design, seeking positive transformation of the spaces and communities with which we work.This considered approach was recognised within the RSUA Liam McCormick Prize for Building of the Year 2026 for the Monaghan Peace Campus, alongside the inaugural Architects Choice Award. The project also received both RSUA and RIAI Public Building and Accessible Design Awards.

Alongside new build projects the practice has developed a reputation for both conservation and sensitive contemporary interventions within listed and heritage building settings and seek to take the same crafted approach to both new works and adaptive reuse, receiving RSUA/RIBA Regional Design Awards for Bank Buildings and St Comgalls Community Hub.

The practice has developed it’s own sustainability guidelines over 25 years ago and is currently delivering EnerPHit Passive House on listed buildings for Queens University and have successfully delivered multiple NZEB and BREEAM Excellent projects, with Ballycastle Leisure Centre opening in 2027 as the first operational Net Zero Swimming Pool in Ireland.

Health Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, RIBA Pension Scheme Flexible hours and Continual Professional Development are available to all staff. In addition to our regular in house CPD programme, targeted training staff is agree at ongoing staff reviews eg. NEC Project Management, Passive House, Conservation, PD/PSDP etc. Activities have included tours of buildings under construction andthose completed by the practice, a Taste of Belfast tour, Flout Pizza at Boundary, attendance at RSUA Awards and the recent RSUA Niall McLaughlin lecture.

Competitive salary is negotiable given level of experience and expertise, with alternative working patterns considered.

We welcome applications from those experienced in the successful delivery new build projects or adaptive reuse/conservation.

ARB or RIAI Registered Architect

Demonstrated architectural design skills

Demonstration of experience and technical ability at RIBA Stage 4 and 5

Proven competency in the design and delivery of high quality architectural projects

Production of detailed Construction Drawing (BIM) and Specification (NBS) Packages

Contract Administration of Completed Projects at Construction Stage (UK/Ireland)

Experience of UK or Ireland Contracts

Demonstrated Communication Skills

UK/EU Driving Licence

For more information on the practice please visit: www.hallblackdouglas.com