Architect - AJ100

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in Birmingham seeks an Architect to join their team. This role involves collaboration with seasoned architects on a variety of projects across Residential, Commercial, and Education sectors. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and a passion for career development. The company offers a competitive salary between £36,000 to £40,000, a hybrid working model, generous holiday, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Life Insurance

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Professional Fees Paid

Paid Leave for Volunteering

Regular social activities

Qualifications

• Approx. 2-5 years of post qualification experience.
• Experience working across various RIBA stages.
• A willingness to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior & Associate Architects.
• Contribute to Residential, Commercial, and Education projects.
• Develop skills and advance in your career.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Revit proficiency

Design capabilities

Technical capabilities

Education

UK recognised qualifications at Part 1, 2 & 3 level

Job description

Overview

Architect vacancies like this don't come up very often. An opportunity here to join one of the Midlands, and UK's, leading Architectural practices. As an Architect, joining this practice at this stage in your career would be a huge boost for your future prospects.

The Practice

The practice are an AJ100 company that were founded over 50 years ago. A recognisable name within the Midlands Architecture circuit, and a well known practice UK wide and internationally. Made up of over 100 employees across 8 offices in the UK and internationally, the company boasts a wealth of experience across Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design.

The company work across a broad range of sectors and project types, and have delivered innovative and widely known projects in areas such as; Healthcare, Education, Residential, Commercial and more. The Birmingham office have historically worked predominantly in the Education sector, focusing on Higher Education in particular. However, over the years there has been more of a balance of work, with a fairly even split between Education, Residential and Commercial focused work.

Based near the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham city centre, the office is ideally located for those living in and around the Birmingham area. The practice are based within walking distance of Birmingham New Street and the Jewellery Quarter train stations, ideal for rail commuters.

The Position

The position available is for an Architect to join the Birmingham office on a permanent basis. The position will see you working with established and experienced Senior & Associate Architects within one of the UK's leading firms, enabling you to develop at a fast rate at a crucial part of your career to date.

The practice love to promote from within, especially when it comes to Architects. They pride themselves on their ability to mentor and develop Architects and encourage promotions through to Associate level and beyond. Given the plans for growth the Birmingham office has, this role could see you moving into a management position in the not too distant future.

The Architect for this post will ideally have at least a couple of years of post qualification experience. Both design and technical capabilities will be needed for this role, so an Architect with "well-rounded" experience would be ideal. With the practice working in Residential, Commercial and Education schemes predominantly, you will be exposed to a wide and diverse range of projects.

Skills & Qualifications

• UK recognised qualifications at Part 1, 2 & 3 level.
• Approx. 2-5 years of post qualification experience.
• Both design and technical capabilities, having worked on most if not all RIBA stages.
• Experience working in a broad range of sectors with Residential & Education work being of high interest.
• AutoCAD and Revit proficiency (essential)
• A willingness and eagerness to learn and progress.

What\'s in it for you?

The practice in question offer a fantastic salary and benefits package which includes the following:

• Salary in the region of 36,000- 40,000
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Hybrid working option (3 days a week in office, 2 from home)
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Private Healthcare/Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Paid Leave for Volunteering
• Professional Fees Paid
• And regular social activities and much more!

How to apply

To apply to this Architect role, please forward your up to date CV and portfolio through to Ashley Johnson at Conrad Consulting. Alternatively, contact Ashley on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.