Senior Architectural SME – Major Infrastructure & BIM

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. seeks an experienced Architect to ensure design intent is maintained across construction of major rail infrastructure in the Midlands and Birmingham area.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review complex drawings, and support commissioning and handover. A degree in architecture and ARB chartered status are required, with strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and accessibility standards. Flexible working options and generous benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Architectural SME with experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ability to review designs, interpretations and ensure compliance with standards.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, MEP, civil, structural and construction.
• Familiarity with Building Regulations, planning conditions and fire safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the architectural SME for HS2 project elements.
• Review and guide architectural designs, specifications and technical standards.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering, MEP, civil, structural and construction teams.
• Support design assurance activities and participate in design reviews/approvals.
• Manage architectural issues during construction and installation phases.
• Review contractor submittals, samples, and design change requests.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits to ensure design intent.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, consultants, subcontractors and client reps.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering for architectural works.
• Support BIM coordination and digital design integration.

Skills

Architectural SME

Design review & interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

BIM coordination

Design management

Site inspections

Technical problem solving

Education

Degree in Architecture

ARB Chartered Architect

Job description

HS2 Ltd. seeks an experienced Architect to ensure design intent is maintained across construction of major rail infrastructure in the Midlands and Birmingham area.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review complex drawings, and support commissioning and handover. A degree in architecture and ARB chartered status are required, with strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and accessibility standards. Flexible working options and generous benefits offered.