Project Architect (Education Projects)

Red King Resourcing; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Red King Resourcing is seeking an Education Architect with 5+ years of experience to lead the planning, design and delivery of K-12 and Higher Education facilities. Proficiency in Autodesk Revit is essential to produce BIM deliverables and coordinate with engineering teams.

You will ensure designs comply with UK building codes, accessibility standards, and funding body specifications, and you will present concepts to school boards and university committees, coordinating with consultants to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional architectural design experience focused on educational facilities.
• Advanced Autodesk Revit proficiency for BIM deliverables.
• Experience with K-12 and Higher Education facility projects.
• Familiarity with rendering tools (Enscape/Twinmotion/V-Ray) and BIM coordination software Navisworks.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of LEED/BREEAM, accessibility standards, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and planning for educational facilities.
• Produce, manage, and coordinate BIM models and construction documents in Revit.
• Ensure designs comply with local codes, accessibility (ADA) and education guidelines.
• Present concepts and project updates to school boards, university committees, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate models with structural, MEP, and civil engineers; manage clash detection.
• Conduct site visits, review RFIs/submittals and monitor construction progress.

Skills

5+ years of experience

Autodesk Revit

Educational facilities experience

K-12 and Higher Ed knowledge

Design leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Enscape

Twinmotion

V-Ray

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Education Architect with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our design team. In this role, you will lead and support the planning, architectural design, and delivery of K-12 and Higher Education facilities. You will leverage advanced Autodesk Revit proficiency to produce detailed Building Information Modeling (BIM) deliverables, collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and create functional, innovative learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design & Planning: Contribute to all project phases-from schematic design through construction administration-specifically tailored to K-12 schools, university academic buildings, and student facilities.
• BIM / Revit Leadership: Produce, manage, and coordinate complex architectural models, detailed construction documents, and families in Autodesk Revit adhering to firm BIM standards.
• Code & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs strictly comply with local building codes, accessibility requirements (ADA/Equality Act), and education department guidelines or funding body specifications.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Present design concepts and project updates to school boards, university committees, contractors, and community stakeholders.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Coordinate architectural models with structural, MEP, and civil engineering consultants to resolve spatial conflicts using Navisworks or Revit clash detection.
• Site & Construction Administration: Conduct site visits, review RFIs and submittals, and observe construction progress to verify adherence to design documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional architectural design experience, with a primary focus on educational facilities (K-12 or Higher Ed).
• Technical Mastery: High proficiency in Autodesk Revit is mandatory (family creation, phasing, design options, worksharing, and sheet production).
• Software Tools: Familiarity with rendering software (Enscape, Twinmotion, or V-Ray), Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of educational spatial planning, acoustic requirements, sustainable design principles (LEED / BREEAM), and safety standards for learning environments.
• Licensure: Architectural Registration/License preferred, or actively on a pathway to licensure