Architect

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; Híbrido; GBP 100.289.000 - 114.616.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Immediate interviews available

Descripción de la vacante

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions Ltd. is seeking an experienced Architect to support the delivery of high-profile railway buildings in Birmingham.

The role offers hybrid working and an hourly rate of £35–£40 inside IR35, on a 3-month initial contract with potential extensions. You will lead technical reviews, coordinate with designers and subcontractors, ensure compliance with codes, and manage the design assurance process to deliver buildable, safe, and timely architectural solutions for railway

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 10+ years' experience in architectural design and delivery of buildings.
• Experience delivering architectural packages to programme and driving actions to closure.
• English language proficiency and multidisciplinary turnkey project delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the technical review and coordination of architectural design.
• Ensure design compliance with project requirements, codes and safety-in-design principles.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design interfaces with civil, structural, MEP and other stakeholders.
• Manage design assurance, review and approvals to close out actions.
• Participate in meetings and drive decisions on design issues.
• Oversee architectural elements including envelope, roofing, finishes and layouts.
• Liaise with Construction and Procurement for buildability and approvals.
• Review QCs, RFIs and changes, escalate risks and impacts.

Conocimientos

English fluency

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Buildability optimization

Turnkey delivery

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Architect - MEP Buildings on Railway Projects

Birmingham | Hybrid Working

£35 - £40 per hour | Inside IR35

3-Month Initial Contract + likely extensions

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Architect to support the delivery of high-profile buildings serving the operation of the railway.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced project work within a main contractor environment, delivering architectural designs for Building Services Facilities and pumping stations for Railway Operations.

The position offers hybrid working flexibility alongside the opportunity to join a busy team with a strong pipeline of ongoing work and potential extensions beyond the initial contract term.

The Role

You'll be involved in:

• Lead the technical review and coordination of architectural design by designers and suppliers/subcontractors.
• Ensure architectural design compliance with project requirements, relevant codes, standards, statutory regulations and safety-in-design principles.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design integration and resolve interfaces with civil, structural, MEP, fire, railway systems and other stakeholders.
• Manage the design assurance, review and approval process, ensuring timely completion and close-out of comments and actions.
• Participate in technical, O&M, interface, PRAM and HAZOP meetings, driving decisions and resolving outstanding design issues.
• Oversee architectural elements, including building envelope, cladding, roofing, waterproofing, doors, louvres, finishes, access, maintenance and room layouts.
• Liaise with Construction and Procurement teams to ensure buildability, construction sequencing and timely technical approval of materials and supplier submissions.
• Review technical queries, RFIs and design changes, escalating architectural risks, interfaces and programme or commercial impacts to the relevant teams.

What They're Looking For

Essential:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent; professional registration/chartership preferred
• Minimum 10 years' experience in architectural design and delivery of buildings
• Strong delivery-focused experience managing architectural packages to programme and driving design actions to closure
• Experience and confidence to challenge and optimise design solutions while balancing requirements, buildability, risks and constraints
• Railway, major infrastructure or other complex operational building experience is recommended.
• Fluent in English, with a strong understanding of multidisciplinary turnkey project delivery

Desirable:

• Minimum 15 years' relevant architectural experience
• Large scale project experience (eg rail, infrastructure, buildings, pumping stations or portal buildings).

Why Apply?

• Top market rates available
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Strong pipeline projects
• Opportunity for contract extensions beyond the initial term
• Collaborative and technically focused design team

Immediate interviews available.