Architect

Arise Recruit Ltd; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Main Contractor is seeking an Architect / Architectural Technologist to join their team in the United Kingdom. This unique role offers an opportunity to work on projects from design to completion while engaging directly with clients. Ideal candidates should be degree qualified, preferably with ARB registration, and have experience across all RIBA stages on projects over £10M. The position promises generous compensation, a collaborative office environment, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Generous salary

Annual bonus

Department head opportunities

Friendly office environment

High staff retention rate

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in architecture or a related field is necessary.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; knowledge of other design software is a plus.
• Experience with RIBA stages on projects over £10M in various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver feasibility projects and design proposals to clients.
• Work on projects throughout all RIBA stages as part of a project team.
• Offer technical know-how through construction stages along with creative design.

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD

Client facing skills

Experience across Design and Technical Delivery

Education

Degree Qualified

ARB Registered / MCIAT

Job description

Job: Architect / Architectural Technologist

Employer: Established Main Contractor

Projects / Sectors: Schools, Local Authority, Commercial - Up to £25M

Are you an Architect or Architectural Technologist that fancies something a bit different in 2026? Do you feel like your progression is limited in your current role? If so please read on…

We are working with a very successful and established Main Contractor who operates across Surrey, Kent, Sussex and London. This is a company that never stands still and is always looking for ways to improve their offering and the efficiency of what they do.

They are looking to bring design in-house by appointing a company Architect / Architectural Technologist who will be client facing and deliver feasibility projects and design proposals to clients, then continue to work on projects through all RIBA stages.

This is a unique opportunity where you will have the scope to use your creative flair through design stages, but just as importantly you must be able to offer technical know-how through construction stages. During later stages you will work as part of a Project Team, including Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Buyers and Design Managers. You will be involved in projects from the development of a brief, through design and then up until a final built product.

It will undoubtedly be an exciting role, and quite different from the traditional private practice career!

To be considered for the role you must have worked across all RIBA stages and be able to demonstrate exposure to both design and technical stages on projects £10M+ in a range of sectors. The company works across most sectors other than muti-unit residential schemes.

Requirements

• Degree Qualified
• Ideally ARB Registered / MCIAT
• Proficient is AutoCAD - other software knowledge would be beneficial
• Confident in a client facing role
• Experience across both Design and Technical Delivery RIBA stages

What's in it for you

• Generous salary, beating most private practice opportunities
• Annual Bonus
• Head of Department opportunities as the team grows further
• The ability to work with the existing leadership team to shape processes and policies within this new team
• Friendly office environment with a company that boasts unrivalled staff retention