Project Architect. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected architectural practice in Birmingham is looking for a talented Project Architect. This role involves developing efficient designs, preparation of compliant documents, and collaboration with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate is an ARB registered Architect with experience in Revit and a strong understanding of UK Construction Law. Competitive salary between £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including hybrid working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual Winter / Summer parties

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in delivering production packages.
• Live within a commutable distance of Central Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs in line with the RIBA Plan of Work.
• Prepare compliant designs by following UK Construction Law.
• Attend meetings and workshops with Clients and Contractors.

Skills

Experience with Revit

Knowledge of UK Construction Law

Commercial awareness

Education

ARB registered Architect

Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected, multi-disciplinary architectural practice with a strong national presence. With a network of over 200 professionals across 9 offices and a turnover exceeding 20 million, this employee-owned practice continues to grow through its commitment to design excellence, collaboration, and client-focused delivery. They are seeking a talented Project Architect to join their growing Birmingham team.

The practice delivers award-winning projects across a wide range of sectors including Education, Residential, Healthcare, Commercial, Transport, and Leisure. Their current projects focus are for various Education projects ( 1m - 40m) and large scale Healthcare projects (up to 400m). experience within either sector would be beneficial but not essential. Our client are a Revit using Consultancy so experience with the software would be essential. They are also fairly receptive in their search, so Architects across various levels are encouraged to apply.

Project Architect Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary 40,000 - 50,000 DOE (Potentially more for a very good candidate)
• Company pension - salary exchange scheme with 4% employer contributions
• Life assurance scheme
• Season ticket loan for commuting and parking
• Paid professional fees, memberships and subscriptions
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 27 days, after 3 years, plus public holidays
• Holiday enhance - option to buy extra leave via salary exchange
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week
• Company car / car allowance (dependant on role)
• Company mobile phone (dependant on role)
• Flexible working options
• Sabbatical leave
• Health cash plan with support for prescriptions, dental and optical costs
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) scheme with BUPA
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Return to work baby bonus
• Continuous development / learning
• Support for further education and paid study leave
• Sports and social activities
• Annual Winter / Summer parties

Project Architect Job Overview

• Take receipt of a brief and develop it into a design in line with the RIBA Plan of Work
• Achieve efficient and effective designs using robust and sustainable design solutions
• Prepare compliant designs by following UK Construction Law, British Standards and relevant CoPs
• Participate in Project Reviews and coordination workshops
• Assist in gathering and preparing information required to support statutory submissions, such as Planning, Building Regulations and Building Safety Gateways
• Negotiate with statutory bodies, write reports and complete statutory submissions (Planning Applications / Gateway submissions / Building Regulations etc)
• Attend meetings and workshops with Clients, Designers, Contractors, and other Specialists

Project Architect Job Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in leading the delivery of production packages
• Good knowledge of Revit
• Good knowledge of UK Construction and Building Law
• Live within a commutable distance of Central Birmingham (Birmingham New Street)
• ARB registered Architect
• Proven commercial and contractual awareness

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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