Architect

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning architectural practice in Central Birmingham is seeking an experienced Architect to handle residential projects and housing developments. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a UK architectural practice, strong skills in AutoCAD, and a thorough understanding of building regulations. You will play a crucial role in project delivery and ensure compliance with local authorities. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a passionate team.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a UK architectural practice undertaking similar work.
• Strong experience within the residential sector on housing extensions and small-scale housing schemes.
• Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct measured surveys and attend site visits.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive drawing packages for planning and building regulations.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and local authorities.

Skills

Project delivery

Design concept translation

Communication skills

Technical detailing

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Revit

Job description

Overview

Architect - Up to £50K - Central Birmingham (Free Parking on site)

We are actively seeking an Architect with Housing project experience to join an award-winning practice in Central Birmingham.

The practice is an award-winning firm of Chartered Architects specialising in home extensions, loft conversions and housing developments, established for 30 years. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, educational, and community sectors. You will be joining a small team in Birmingham that is passionate about delivering meaningful spaces for clients.

Your role As an Architect, you will be involved in a wide range of residential, housing / apartment projects and mixed-use projects.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting measured surveys and attending site visits
• Taking detailed client briefs and translating them into design concepts & sketch plans
• Preparing and submitting comprehensive drawing packages for planning and building regulations particularly for house extensions
• Coordinating with consultants, contractors, and local authorities
• Ensuring compliance with UK building regulations, planning policies & permitted development rights and statutory legislation
• Supporting the design team with technical detailing and presentation materials
• Contributing to project delivery from concept through to completion
• Supporting quality assurance and maintaining project documentation standards

Candidate requirements

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a UK architectural practice undertaking similar work
• Strong experience within the residential sector on housing extensions and small-scale housing schemes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency to write tender packages and producing drawings in AutoCAD
• Proficiency to produce all relevant drawings and applications
• Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of the building regulations
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A detailed understanding of Seven Trent Build over and near too agreements
• A detailed knowledge of permitted development rights in particular for residential properties
• Reasonable knowledge of the Party Wall Act and ability to serve relevant notices (Not draft awards; this will be done by Party Wall Surveyors separately)
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Ability to work as a team player, work under high pressure in this fast-paced environment meeting strict deadlines
• Advantageous: Good design sensibility and freehand sketching ability
• Advantageous: Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
• Advantageous: Knowledge of the role of the Principal Designer CDM/ BRPD
• Advantageous: Detailed knowledge of Revit