Architect

Facade Today; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Season ticket loans

Pension

Profit sharing

Twice annual bonus opportunities

Reimbursement for professional quals &

Reimbursement of tuition for eligible

Job summary

Gensler’s Birmingham office is seeking an experienced Architect with strong technical skills and experience in Retail & Lifestyle sectors to join our team in Birmingham, UK. Proficiency in Revit is essential, with Rhino, Grasshopper and 3Ds Max as advantageous tools.

You will work with Architects and Interior Design colleagues across practice areas, participating hands-on from test fits to detailed construction documentation, collaborating closely with the design team to deliver projects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Architecture or Architecture Technology with design and documentation experience.
• Proficiency in Revit is required; Rhino, Grasshopper and 3Ds Max are advantageous.
• Experience in data centre and critical facilities sectors; strong analytical and graphic skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing world-class buildings across design stages from concept to construction documents.
• Involvement in programming, concept, schematic, development, specification and tendering processes.
• Support senior principals in client, contractor and design-team communications; maintain relationships.

Skills

Design thinking

Project collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architecture Technology

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

3Ds Max

Job description

General Information

Posting Date: 03-12-2026

Time Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 7560

Areas of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers

Job Category: Architecture

Locations

Birmingham, UK

Description

Your Role

Gensler’s Birmingham office is seeking an experienced Architect with strong technical skills, and experience in the Retail & Lifestyle sectors, to join our team. You will be experienced in Revit, and a highly motivated individual with a proactive attitude and eager to learn.

A self-motivated team player with a positive, communicative and collaborative approach, you will work with Architects and Interior Design colleagues across Gensler’s practice areas. As a member of the team, you will be fully integrated into design teams, participating hands-on and collaborating directly with team members, across all stages, from test fits to technical detailing and construction documentation.

What You Will Do

As an Architect, you will tap into your boundless creativity to contribute towards the design of unique environments, providing exemplar design knowledge from concept to completion of projects working across all the design stages.

• Designing World class buildings
• Involvement with all phases of the design process, including programming, concept design, schematic design, design and technical development, specification and tendering processes
• Support the Principals to develop the client, contractor and design team communications, developing and maintaining strong external and internal relationships
• Prepare plans, elevations, details and sections through to detailed construction drawings

Your Qualifications

• An undergraduate or master’s degree in Architecture or Architecture Technology qualification with demonstrable experience in design, detailing and/or construction documentation
• Proficiency in Revit a must, experience in Rhino, Grasshopper, and 3Ds Max advantageous
• Experience within the data centre and critical facilities sectors
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding graphic presentation skills
• Experience with international projects an advantage
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently

Life at Gensler

• Medical and dental insurance
• Season ticket loans
• Pension
• Profit sharing
• Twice annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees
• Reimbursement of tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes

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