EXPERIENCED ARCHITECT WITH MINIMUM 5 YEARS POST PART 3 OR SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST

BLOCK NINE ARCHITECTS; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative architectural practice in Edinburgh is seeking an Experienced Architect with at least 5 years of experience post Part 3 or a Senior Architectural Technologist. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, good design capabilities, and experience in managing various projects from bold new builds to sensitive refurbishments. This full-time role offers a collaborative and enjoyable working environment, emphasizing professionalism and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post Part 3 experience.
• Solid experience with technical design and detailing.
• Experience across Stage 4 on building warrants.

Responsibilities

• Involved at every stage of a project from concept to completion.
• Manage multiple projects and work independently.

Skills

Strong technical experience

Good design skills

Confidence managing multiple projects

Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop

Education

Full Part 3 qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Photoshop

InDesign

SketchUp

3D Rendering packages

Job description

• EXPERIENCED ARCHITECT WITH MINIMUM 5 YEARS POST PART 3 OR SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST

EXPERIENCED ARCHITECT WITH MINIMUM 5 YEARS POST PART 3 OR SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST

Edinburgh, Scotland

BLOCK NINE ARCHITECTS is a creative, design-led practice based in the heart of Edinburgh. We’re recruiting for a talented, motivated and proactive Architect at Senior level with great technical and design experience, or a Senior Technologist to join our growing team.

We’re looking for someone who’s technically minded as well as passionate about great design, thoughtful in their approach, and has the capacity to get involved at every stage of a project, from early concept and presentation, through technical design and detailing, to managing on site.

You’ll work across a wide mix of projects, from bold high-end new builds to sensitive refurbishments and conservation work, taking ideas from first sketch to final completion.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong technical experience, working across Stage 4 on building warrants and detailed construction packages.
• Good design skills and 3D presentation experience.
• Confidence managing multiple projects and working independently and as part of a team.
• Solid experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop & InDesign, SketchUp and 3D Rendering packages.
• Full Part 3 qualification with at least 5 years’ experience in practice, or a Senior CIAT Architectural Technologist.

Our work spans Residential, Commercial, Education, Hospitality, And Arts & Culture projects across Scotland, London and the Caribbean, so no two days are ever the same.

At BLOCK NINE, we enjoy working closely with each other, as well as with our clients, consultancy and contractor teams. Being approachable, professional and confident in communication is key to the role.

Our studio is creative, collaborative and relaxed. We take our work seriously, but we like to have fun along the way.

If you love design, thrive on variety and want to grow with an ambitious and friendly practice, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Believe In:

• At BLOCK NINE, our values shape everything we do.
• We believe in Professionalism, doing things properly and with care.
• We value Happiness, because great design comes from a team that enjoys what they do.
• We’re driven by Innovation, always looking for new ways to create meaningful spaces.
• We’re guided by Loyalty, to each other, to our clients, and to our craft.
• And above all, we’re fuelled by Passion, for architecture, for design, and for making a difference through our work.

Our Vision :
INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE THAT RESPECTS THE PAST,
INSPIRES THE PRESENT, &
SHAPES THE FUTURE

To apply please send your CV and examples of work to [e-mail]

TBA

Permanent

Full Time

Advert posted

24 November 2025

20 December 2025

Practice

BLOCK NINE ARCHITECTS
21 Castle Street
EDINBURGH EH2 3DN
United Kingdom

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BE
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