Architect - Up to £50K - Central Birmingham (Free Parking on site) We are actively seeking an Architect with Housing project experience to join an award-winning practice in Central Birmingham. The practice This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established architectural practice based in Birmingham. A firm of Chartered Architects specialising in home extensions, loft conversions and housing developments, established for 30 years. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, projects across the residential, commercial, educational, and community sectors. This is an award-winning practice that has a fantastic reputation in the West Midlands, you’ll be joining a small team who are passionate about delivering meaningful spaces for their clients. Your role As an Architect, you will be involved in a wide range of residential, housing / apartment projects and mixed-use projects. Key responsibilities include: * Conducting measured surveys and attending site visits * Taking detailed client briefs and translating them into design concepts & sketch plans * Preparing and submitting comprehensive drawing packages for planning and building regulations particularly for house extensions. * Coordinating with consultants, contractors, and local authorities * Ensuring compliance with UK building regulations, planning policies & permitted development rights and statutory legislation. * Supporting the design team with technical detailing and presentation materials. * Contributing to project delivery from concept through to completion. * Support quality assurance and maintain project documentation standards Candidate requirements To be considered for this role, you should have: * A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a UK architectural practice undertaking similar work. * Strong experience within the residential sector on housing extensions and small scale housing schemes. * Proficiency in AutoCAD * Proficiency to write tender packages and producing drawings in AutoCAD. * Proficiency to produce all relevant drawings and applications * Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail * Strong understanding of the building regulations * Strong communication and organisational skills * A detailed understanding of Seven Trent Build over and near too agreements. * A detailed knowledge of permitted development rights in particular for residential properties. * Reasonable knowledge of the Party Wall Act and ability to serve relevant notices. (Not draft awards this will be done by Party Wall Surveyors separately). * Ability to work on your own initiative * Ability to work as a team player, work under high pressure in this fast-paced environment meeting strict deadlines. * Advantageous: Good design sensibility and freehand sketching ability * Advantageous: Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop * Advantageous: Knowledge of the role of the Principal Designer CDM/ BRPD * Advantageous: Detailed knowledge of Revit