Job Description
Architect/Architectural Technologist
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Temporary
Duration: 12 months
Hours: 37.5 per week
Vetting Level: BPSS
Company Overview
A leading global engineering, infrastructure and project management organisation delivering complex, nationally significant programmes across transportation, energy, defence and the built environment. The business provides integrated services across consultancy, engineering, design coordination and project delivery, working within highly collaborative multidisciplinary teams to deliver large scale infrastructure that supports long term economic and social growth.
Role Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an Architect/Architectural Technologist to join a Birmingham based studio supporting a major rail infrastructure programme in the West Midlands. This contract role will contribute to the architectural design and technical delivery of a transformative rail project aimed at significantly improving connectivity across Birmingham and the wider region.
The successful contractor will work within a multidisciplinary environment, supporting the delivery of high quality architectural solutions aligned with transportation and rail requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to architectural design and technical delivery for a large scale rail and transportation programme
* Produce high quality architectural drawings, schedules and specifications in line with project and client requirements
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including rail, building and engineering disciplines
* Develop pragmatic, site responsive design solutions that consider context, climate and operational constraints
* Support coordination, reporting and evaluation of design activity throughout the project lifecycle
* Assist in maintaining and promoting strong design quality and consistency across the programme
Candidate Requirements
* RIBA Part 3 qualified Architect or CIAT accredited Architectural Technologist
* 3–5+ years’ post qualification experience delivering complex projects
* Experience within transportation or rail projects strongly preferred, with exposure to commercial or public sector work beneficial
* Solid understanding of the design process from concept through to detailed design and delivery
* Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations
* Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation and OpenBuildings Designer is essential
* Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and visualisation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape or V-Ray
* Strong organisational, communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
Security Clearance
This role requires BPSS clearance, with the potential for higher clearance if required. Candidates must be willing and eligible to undergo UK Security Vetting, including meeting UK residency requirements.