Talented & Ambitious Architect (3 Years PP3)

Rejen Architects; Belfast; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rejen Architects is seeking a talented Architect to join their studio in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. The ideal candidate will have strong design and technical skills, with opportunities to work on a variety of impactful projects. This role offers excellent career development potential and a competitive salary structure.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share/bonus scheme

Paid ARB or RIAI professional membership

18 days annual leave, rising to 22

Flexible working arrangements

Pension contribution scheme

Qualifications

• Confident in managing workstreams and mentoring junior team members.
• Proficient across RIBA Stages 1-7.
• Access to own transport with a full UK/ROI driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse projects including hospitality, residential, and healthcare.
• Shape places that elevate everyday experiences.
• Deliver beautiful, buildable architecture.

Skills

Design flair

Technical skills

Client-facing confidence

Clear communication

Interest in adaptive reuse

Education

Minimum 3 years' post-Part III experience

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Join Our Studio with Purpose

We’re seeking a talented, ambitious Architect to join our growing team in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. This is a key role in the studio with excellent career development potential. You’ll work across a dynamic mix of projects in hospitality, residential, healthcare and adaptive reuse - helping to shape places that matter and elevate the everyday experience.

Location: Rejen Architects, Waterman House, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast

Salary: £34,000–£40,000, commensurate with experience and suitability

Working Hours: 37 hours/week (Mon–Thurs 9:00am–5:30pm, Fri 9:00am–5:00pm)

Start Date: To be agreed

Application Deadline: Friday 11th July 2025

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA OUR WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED - SEE BELOW

Shape the Future of Reuse, Design and Impact

At Rejen Architects, our purpose is to create a more healthy, vibrant, and sustainable world by breathing new life into old buildings and places. We design for today while respecting the past and looking to the future - creating environments that uplift, inspire, and enrich lives with least harm to the planet.

Current Projects You’ll Be Involved In

– Transforming a 17th-century estate into a world-class boutique hotel, restaurant, and cultural/community venue

– Private residential commissions – High-end, often located in conservation areas or listed settings.

– Healthcare and decarbonisation projects – Improving infrastructure and repurposing spaces in live hospital environments.

– Luxury 32 bed residential apartment scheme – Designed using low-carbon glulam and timber construction.

– New golf resort project

– Plus a growing portfolio of top-tier retrofit and adaptive reuse projects across Northern Ireland and ROI.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with strong design flair, technical skill, and the drive to contribute meaningfully to our studio’s future. You’ll be confident managing workstreams, mentoring junior team members, and delivering beautiful, buildable architecture.

Essential Criteria

– Minimum 3 years’ post-Part III experience

– Strong design and technical skills across RIBA Stages 1–7

– Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and Enscape

– Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams

– Full UK/ROI driving licence and access to own transport

– Client-facing confidence and clear communication

– Deep interest in adaptive reuse and sensitive contemporary design

Desirable Criteria

– Freehand sketching and visual storytelling

– ROI project experience and BCAR process familiarity

– Healthcare sector experience

– AutoCAD, Photoshop or InDesign proficiency

– Conservation background or interest

What It’s Like to Work Here

We’re a focused, design-led practice committed to continuous learning and improvement. We help each other become the best we can be -because when our team thrives, our clients benefit. Together, we create exceptional places that are commercially successful, culturally rich, and environmentally conscious.

What We Offer

– £34,000–£40,000 salary depending on experience

– Discretionary profit share/bonus scheme

– Paid ARB or RIAI professional membership

– 18 days annual leave (plus public holidays), rising to 22

– Flexible working arrangements

– Pension contribution scheme

– A central studio in Belfast’s vibrant Cathedral Quarter

– A path toward a senior role in a growing, purpose-led practice

Apply online via our website [www.rejenarchitects.com/careers) Upload your CV, portfolio, and a short note explaining why you’re a great fit or email us with same to [e-mail]