Architect

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working – 2 days a week

Season ticket loan for commuting and C

25 days holiday, increasing to 27 days

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company car / car allowance

Private medical insurance (PMI) – not;

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd in Birmingham is seeking an Architect to join a respected multi-disciplinary practice with a national presence. The role focuses on education, healthcare, and other sectors, with production packages and Revit proficiency essential.

ARB registered, able to lead design development, coordinate with clients and consultants, and deliver compliant schemes under UK Building Regulations. A competitive package and hybrid working are on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading production packages.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations.
• ARB registered architect and UK eligibility to practice.
• Able to commute to Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Take receipt of a brief and develop it into a design in line with the RIBA Plan of Work.
• Achieve efficient and effective designs using robust and sustainable design solutions.
• Prepare compliant designs by following UK Construction Law, British Standards and relevant CoPs.
• Participate in Project Reviews and coordination workshops.
• Assist in gathering and preparing information required to support statutory submissions, such as Planning, Building Regulations and Building Safety Gateways.
• Negotiate with statutory bodies, write reports and complete statutory submissions (Planning Applications / Gateway submissions / Building Regulations etc).
• Attend meetings and workshops with Clients, Designers, Contractors and other Specialists.

Skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

ARB registered Architect

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected, multi-disciplinary architectural practice with a strong national presence. With a network of over 200 professionals across 9 offices and a turnover exceeding £20 million, this employee-owned practice continues to grow through its commitment to design excellence, collaboration, and client-focused delivery. They are seeking a talented Architect to join their growing Birmingham team.

The practice delivers award-winning projects across a wide range of sectors including Education, Residential, Healthcare, Commercial, Transport and Leisure. Their current projects focus are for various Education projects (£1m - £40m) and large scale Healthcare projects (up to £400m). experience within either sector would be beneficial but not essential. Our client are a Revit using Consultancy so experience with the software would be essential. They are also fairly receptive in their search, so Architects across various levels are encouraged to apply.

Architect Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary £40,000 - £50,000 DOE (Potentially more for a very good candidate)
• Company pension – salary exchange scheme with 4% employer contributions
• Season ticket loan for commuting and parking
• Paid professional fees, memberships and subscriptions
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 27 days, after 3 years, plus public bank holidays
• Holiday enhance - option to buy extra leave via salary exchange
• Hybrid working – 2 days a week
• Company car / car allowance (dependant on role)
• Company mobile phone (dependant on role)
• Flexible working options
• Sabbatical leave
• Health cash plan with support for prescriptions, dental and optical costs
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) scheme with BUPA
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Return to work baby bonus
• Support for further education and paid study leave
• Sports and social activities
• Annual Winter / Summer parties

Architect Overview

• Take receipt of a brief and develop it into a design in line with the RIBA Plan of Work
• Achieve efficient and effective designs using robust and sustainable design solutions
• Prepare compliant designs by following UK Construction Law, British Standards and relevant CoPs
• Participate in Project Reviews and coordination workshops
• Assist in gathering and preparing information required to support statutory submissions, such as Planning, Building Regulations and Building Safety Gateways
• Negotiate with statutory bodies, write reports and complete statutory submissions (Planning Applications / Gateway submissions / Building Regulations etc)
• Attend meetings and workshops with Clients, Designers, Contractors and other Specialists

Architect Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in leading the delivery of production packages
• Good knowledge of Revit
• Good knowledge of Building Regulations
• Live within a commutable distance of Central Birmingham (Birmingham New Street)
• ARB registered Architect
• Experience working on large scale projects (across any sector)

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