Architect

Hunter Dunning; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Westfield healthcare

Matched pension up to 5%

Team events & CPDs

Job summary

Hunter Dunning is seeking an experienced Architect for a Birmingham-based role spanning design development, technical coordination and construction-stage duties, with emphasis on education and DfE projects.

You will work with CAD and BIM, ensure Building Regulations compliance and coordinate with allied disciplines, while delivering across RIBA stages from concept to tender and site inspections.

This is a full-time position in a collaborative studio offering professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Part 3 qualified and ARB registered.
• Experience managing projects across all RIBA stages.
• Experience on education and DfE projects.
• Ability to produce coordinated designs using building technologies

Responsibilities

• Research and develop architectural solutions in response to project briefs, technical requirements and client needs
• Prepare measured surveys, site reports, presentation materials and coordinated design information using CAD and BIM
• Develop concept, detailed and technical designs, coordinating engineering disciplines, manufacturers and statutory requirements
• Produce drawings and supporting information for planning, building control, tender and construction stages
• Monitor compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022, relevant Gateway requirements and CDM Regulations 2015
• Attend project and site meetings, undertake contract administration duties, site inspections and maintain quality assurance records

Skills

Project management

Education sector experience

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Part 3 qualified

ARB registered

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview of the Role

An Architect job is available in Birmingham, providing architectural design and project delivery across a range of projects and work stages. The role will involve design development, technical coordination, regulatory compliance and construction-stage duties, with particular involvement in education and DfE projects.

Practice & Project Information

This established architectural practice delivers multi-disciplinary architectural services across varied project stages. The team uses CAD and BIM processes alongside quality assurance and project management procedures. Architects contribute to design reviews, technical coordination, client presentations, project meetings and construction-stage activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and develop architectural solutions in response to project briefs, technical requirements and client needs
• Prepare measured surveys, site reports, presentation materials and coordinated design information using CAD and BIM
• Develop concept, detailed and technical designs, coordinating engineering disciplines, manufacturers and statutory requirements
• Produce drawings and supporting information for planning, building control, tender and construction stages
• Monitor compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022, relevant Gateway requirements and CDM Regulations 2015
• Attend project and site meetings, undertake contract administration duties, site inspections and maintain quality assurance records

Required Skills and Experience

• Part 3 qualified and ARB registered
• Strong experience managing projects across all RIBA stages
• Previous experience working on education and DfE projects
• Ability to produce coordinated architectural designs using appropriate building technologies and construction techniques
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• Good understanding of technical standards, Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and professional architectural responsibilities

Benefits and Package

Salary up to £45,000 DOE. Benefits include 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, practice-paid Westfield healthcare, matched pension contributions up to 5%, summer and Christmas parties, team events, CPDs, professional training and support.

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.