Architect / Architectural Technologist

First Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Architect / Architectural Technologist to join their team across various locations including London, Epsom, Birmingham, and Exeter. The ideal candidate will possess a RIBA Part 3 qualification or CIAT accreditation with extensive experience on complex projects and a strong understanding of UK Building Regulations. Responsibilities include managing project details from concept to completion, ensuring compliance, and contributing to diverse projects in transportation and public sector building. Competitive rate offered.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A positive and can-do attitude with strong team player skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific roles and project packages.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects.

Skills

RIBA Part 3 qualification

CIAT accreditation

2D/3D skills

Revit

MicroStation

Bentley / Open Building Designer

Adobe suite

Enscape

V-Ray

AutoCAD

Job description

Our top client is looking for an Architect / Architectural Technologist to join their team in London / Epsom / Birmingham / Exeter.

Role Purpose

We are looking to recruit an Architect, to further expand our Building Design teams in various locations. This opportunity would ideally suit someone looking to work in a multi‑disciplinary collaborative environment where they will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and to take real responsibility throughout the full design lifecycle. Our teams work on several projects across sectors including Nuclear, energy, defence, rail and aviation. Our breadth of work across these sectors means there are plenty of opportunities to gain vast amounts of experience as well as offering the opportunity to find your niche! We are considerate of people’s ambitions and needs and always seek where reasonably possible to ensure everyone can grow and develop.

Job Role Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will have a RIBA Part 3 qualification or CIAT accreditation with demonstrable experience on a wide range of complex projects at different stages with a good understanding of the UK Building Regulations.
• Experience should range across different sectors, working directly with the client, contractor and multi‑disciplinary design teams.
• Experience in transportation specifically rail projects, commercial and public sector building preferably.
• The desired individual will understand the design process and can deliver this from concept into detail design, understanding how to identify and design key details, through to completion.
• Understanding detail for compliance requirements e.g., Network Rail assurance process building regulations and working knowledge of UK Building Systems, Regulations and construction types will be required for this role.
• We are looking for individuals who can consistently contribute to the successful delivery of projects with varying levels of complexity and ranging in size from small, medium and large‑scale. Consistency and accuracy in all work produced is highly desired for this role.
• The candidate for this role will be required to take responsibility for specific roles, areas or packages of work within a project and recognise the importance of the project budget and programme, and seek to develop their knowledge of project finances.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organised and efficient with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Flexible approach to working with a positive and can‑do attitude, self‑motivated and committed individuals who can be a strong team player and support the Studio lead.
• Highly skilled and passionate designer committed to delivering design excellence at all stages of the design and construction process.
• Proficient in using design software, specifically experience with Bentley / Open Building Designer, Revit, Adobe suite, Enscape or V‑Ray and AutoCad.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing high‑quality written design deliverables and giving presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience in understanding and leading multidisciplinary design work, including managing and coordinating specialist designers and consultants where appropriate.
• Enthusiastic new member to work with an existing team and engaged in the successful delivery of secured projects.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• RIBA Part 3 (ideally)
• CIAT
• MicroStation
• 2D/3D skills
• Revit
• Competitive rate

Equal Opportunities

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.