Technical Architect/Technologist

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Birmingham is seeking a Technical Architect to oversee innovative projects. The ideal candidate will have RIBA Part 3 qualification or CIAT accreditation, with 3–5 years of complex project experience. This role emphasizes design excellence and provides opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Flexible working arrangements are promoted.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with clients and contractors.
• Understanding of the design process and UK Building Regulations.
• Ability to handle multi-discipline design teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects of varying complexity and sizes.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in produced work.
• Contribute to design excellence and project ownership.

Skills

RIBA Part 3 qualification or CIAT accreditation

3–5 years' experience on complex projects

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

RIBA Part 3 qualification or CIAT accreditation

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

NBS software

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis are looking to recruit an innovative Technical Architect or Architectural Technologist to join our Birmingham team, as part of the wider Midlands, South-West and Wales business region. AtkinsRéalis is a multidisciplinary practice with a global depth of talent and reach, delivering design across Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence and Residential sectors. Our staff work alongside Architectural, Engineering and specialist consultants across multiple disciplines. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to developing our people in a multidisciplinary environment.

Your role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects in a leading capacity, with a focus on design excellence and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects with varying levels of complexity and sizes from small to large-scale, ensuring consistency and accuracy in all work produced.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, organization, time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Be self-motivated, flexible, with a positive, can-do attitude, and be a strong team player.

What you can bring

• RIBA Part 3 qualification or CIAT accreditation, with demonstrable 3–5 years' experience on a range of complex projects at different stages and a good understanding of UK Building Regulations.
• Experience across sectors, direct work with clients and contractors, and leadership and coordination of design teams.
• Understanding of the design process and RIBA Plan of Work, with ability to deliver a project from concept through detail design to on-site delivery.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams, ensuring design coordination, interface resolution, clash detection and resolution.
• Ability to produce, analyse and advise on materials selection, specifications and detailed design solutions related to performance and production criteria, and proficiency with NBS software.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD; experience with Navisworks or other advanced collaboration tools, BIM model federation, model checking, clash and interface management; on-site job running is desirable.

Other information

• This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by UK Security Vetting (UKSV).
• We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• Security/clearance note: do not reference current or previous security clearances in your application or CV unless specifically requested.
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• Worker Type: Employee
• Job Type: Regular