Architect

Stephen George + Partners LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in the UK is seeking an Architect to join their Longbridge office. The role involves managing projects in the industrial logistics sector, producing construction drawings, and collaborating with clients and teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with Revit and strong communication skills. The company offers a hybrid working policy, generous holiday, and a supportive work environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

34 days holiday annually

Hybrid working policy

Performance Reviews three times a year

Pension scheme

Death in Service insurance

Permanent Health Care insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in leading projects in the industrial or commercial sector.
• Proven use of Revit on construction projects.
• Good experience of site visits and reviewing construction.

Responsibilities

• Project running on multiple sites and managing project milestones.
• Production of construction stage drawings mainly in Revit.
• Visiting sites for Design Team Meetings and client reviews.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Accountability

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Salary: £31,500-£43,000 (Depending on Experience)

Location: Longbridge

Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP) Architects and Masterplanners, are an award-winning AJ Top100 practice, established in 1970 with 5 regional offices.

What is the role?

An opportunity has arisen in our Longbridge office for an Architect to work in the industrial logistics sector. The role would ideally suit an individual who is motivated to work with our major clients in the delivery of a varied selection of projects across the country during the construction stage.

What does the role entail?

• Project running possibly on more than one site.
• Working individually and with colleagues to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Working with clients and other consultants to manage workload, outputs and project milestones.
• The production of construction stage drawings, mainly in Revit, but very occasionally in AutoCAD.
• Production of technical packs, including General arrangement drawings and technical details.
• Working in small project-based teams within the office and digitally across offices.
• Visiting site and external organisations’ offices for Design Team Meetings, site reviews, snagging and client and/or contractor meetings.

What Skills & Experience do I need to have?

• To have led projects ideally in the industrial sector, but if not in the commercial sector.
• Proven use of Revit on construction projects and a good understanding of the package (please note there is a Revit assessment as part of the interview process).
• Very good oral communication skills to build rapport with the client and the other parties involved in the project.
• Good experience of visiting sites through their build, reviewing what has been constructed on site ensuring it meets the requirements set out on our drawings.
• Self-motivation and the ability to also work independently.
• An openness to take constructive feedback, which will be given to assist in your development.
• Accountability for the information produced, ensuring it meets the required technical standards that the practice adheres to.
• Excellent written and well-structured drawings skills.

Who will I be working for?

Founded in 1970, Stephen George + Partners LLP is one of the UK’s leading architectural practices with offices in London, Leicester, Leeds, Birmingham, and Solihull. We are placed in the ‘Top 100’ practices by the Architects’ Journal (the AJ 100) and have been rated one of the ‘Top 100 Companies to work for’ by The Sunday Times.

Sectors and Services we operate in are:

Sectors: Industrial, Transport, Healthcare, Office + Fit Out, Mixed Use + Retail, Residential, Education, Leisure, Science + Innovation.

Services: Master planning, Interior Design, Digital, BIM, Visualisation and Health + Safety (CDM and BSA PD roles).

Our Core Values: Fairness, Integrity, Quality, Service, Design, Social Responsibility.

Our Mission: To continue to grow the business, increase diversity, improve efficiency and to be a responsible employer, creating a business culture that reflects our Core Values.

Our Focus: To inspire us all, building a strong, vibrant, and resilient practice where all five offices function efficiently, sharing resources, skills and capability across teams and sectors and collaborating as a single entity in delivering our Mission.

For more information on SGP, please visit our website atStephen George + Partners - Architecture Company and Consultants

Benefits:

• 34 days holiday annually (this includes 10 pre-allocated days throughout the year).
• Hybrid working policy - allowance of up to 2 days working at home per week.
• Performance Reviews three times a year.
• Monthly 1:1’s with your line manager.
• Pension scheme.
• Cloud operating system, meaning you are backed by a data centre and not limited to the power of your laptop.
• Death in Service and Permanent Health Care insurances.
• Hybrid working up to 2 days a week.