Project Architect

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Training & development

Hybrid working

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Architect (EG47566) in Birmingham to lead technical delivery of major data centre projects. You will drive design through RIBA Stage 4, preparing tender and construction information and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires proven data centre experience, strong detailing skills, and the ability to manage complex schemes with clients and contractors across the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Data centre experience is essential.
• Experience delivering technical design and construction packages.
• Strong coordination across multidiscipline teams.
• Solid knowledge of UK Building Regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of large-scale data centre projects.
• Deliver through RIBA Stage 4 with detailed design focus.
• Coordinate tender/construction information and drawings.
• Collaborate with structural, MEP and engineering consultants.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory and client requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain high technical standards.

Skills

Data centre experience

Technical delivery of data centre

RIBA Stage 4

Detailed design

Tender/construction packages

Coordination across disciplines

UK Building Regulations knowledge

Client-facing communication

Independent work within team

Tools

BIM

Job description

Project Architect (EG47566) Birmingham, England

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP55000 per annum + Hybrid working, Flexible hours

A Senior Architect is required for an established, award-winning AJ Top 100 architectural practice to join its growingData Centre team in their office in the Jewellery Quarter area of central Birmingham. The practice is delivering a significant portfolio of major Data Centre developments across the UK and internationally, working on technically complex schemes that combine architecture, engineering, sustainability and advanced digital design. Sustainability is a genuine part of our clients design philosophy, with a focus on creating high-quality, future-proof buildings that minimise environmental impact while delivering long-term value for clients and communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Architect with genuine Data Centre experience to join a busy and expanding specialist team with a strong existing workload and future project pipeline. The successful candidate will play a key role in the technical delivery of major schemes, particularly through RIBA Stage 4, detailed design and tender/construction packages, working closely with multidisciplinary consultants, contractors and clients.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £45,000 to £55,000 DOE
• Hybrid working, typically3 days in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely Monday and Friday.
• 25 days' annual leave + 1 day for birthday,plus bank holidays.
• Life insurance at 3× salary.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on major UK and international Data Centre projects.
• Excellent long-term career progression within a growing specialist sector.

Senior Architect Overview

• Lead and support the technical delivery of large-scale Data Centre projects.
• Deliver projects through RIBA Stage 4 with a strong focus on detailed design and technical packages.
• Produce and coordinate high-quality tender and construction information.
• Coordinate architectural information with structural, MEP and specialist engineering consultants.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams throughout project delivery.
• Ensure designs meet technical, regulatory and client-specific requirements.
• Resolve complex technical and buildability issues throughout the design process.
• Utilise BIM and digital technologies to improve coordination and project delivery.
• Attend design team, client and technical coordination meetings.
• Support junior team members and contribute to maintaining high technical standards across projects.

Senior Architect Requirements

• Previous Data Centre experience is essential.
• Proven involvement in the technical delivery of Data Centre projects rather than solely front-end design or planning.
• Strong experience across RIBA Stage 4, detailed design and tender/construction packages.
• Excellent technical detailing and construction knowledge.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination on complex projects.
• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant technical standards.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently while working within a wider project team.