Project Architect

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOT structure

Profit-share

Pension matched up to 5.5%

Flexible start/finish times

25 days holiday

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Project Architect to join our design-led practice. You will take responsibility for delivery across Education projects, working with Associate Directors and Architects to drive schemes from developed design through to technical delivery.

The role offers exposure to major DfE and Higher Education schemes, close collaboration with a senior team, opportunities to mentor juniors, and a supportive, employee-owned environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with post-qualification experience in UK architecture.
• Experience delivering education projects (DfE/HE) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of project delivery and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Proven ability to lead projects through multiple RIBA stages.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for delivery of architectural projects within a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead projects from developed design through technical design and delivery.
• Coordinate information with architects, technologists, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and project partners throughout the lifecycle.
• Produce and review drawings, specifications and schedules; coordinate planning and construction information.
• Support and mentor junior team members and ensure projects meet programme and budget.

Skills

Team coordination

Client liaison

Design development

Technical design

Mentoring juniors

Education

Professional architecture qualification

Tools

Revit

Job description

An experienced Project Architect is required to join an established, design-led architectural practice in Central Birmingham. The business employs close to 100 people across 3 offices in the UK, with the Birmingham head office forming the largest studio. Our client run under an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure, allowing successful candidate to have more control, influence and understanding of the business as well as future profit-share opportunity following qualifying service. Following significant growth over recent years, the practice is looking to strengthen their architectural team with an experienced Project Architect who can take responsibility for project delivery and work closely with the Associate Directors and Architectural Directors.

The practice has an excellent pipeline of Education projects. Current work includes numerous major DfE school developments, alongside substantial Higher Education schemes including university laboratories, medical schools and teaching facilities with individual project values reaching £150m. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Architect looking to progress their career within a collaborative practice, taking ownership of significant projects while working alongside an experienced and supportive senior team.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Flexible start and finish times to support individual circumstances and childcare commitments.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 5.5%, increasing with length of service.
• Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure.
• Future profit-share opportunity following qualifying service.
• 25 days holiday which increases by 1 day per year after 5 years of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced Associate Directors and Architectural Directors.
• Major portfolio of Education and Higher Education projects.
• Collaborative, design-led studio environment.
• Established Birmingham city-centre practice.
• Opportunity to take significant responsibility for project delivery and progression within the practice.

Project Architect Overview

• Take responsibility for the delivery of architectural projects as part of an established multidisciplinary team.
• Work predominantly across DfE Schools and Higher Education projects.
• Lead projects through multiple RIBA stages, from developed design through to technical design and delivery.
• Work on complex school developments where new facilities must be carefully phased around existing operational school environments.
• Develop and coordinate architectural designs for major education projects, including teaching facilities, laboratories, medical schools and associated facilities.
• Coordinate project information across Architects, Technologists, consultants and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce and review architectural drawings, specifications, schedules and presentation material.
• Assist with and coordinate planning, technical and construction information.
• Support and mentor junior members of the architectural team.
• Help ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget and the required quality standards.
• Use Revit to develop and coordinate project information.

Project Architect Requirements

• Qualified Architect with approximately 3 years' + post-qualification experience preferred.
• Strong background within Architecture and the UK built environment.
• Previous Education experience is strongly preferred, particularly schools or Higher Education.
• Experience working on projects through multiple RIBA stages, ideally including technical design and construction.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, consultant coordination and technical design.
• Confident liaising with clients and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong design ability combined with good technical knowledge.
• Experience taking responsibility for projects and managing elements of project delivery.
• Revit experience highly advantageous, although training can be given to candidates with suitable Education experience