Job Description
Architect / Architectural Technologist – 12-Month Contract
Exeter | £41.28/hr | ASAP Start
Why This Role?
Lead projects, not just deliver them: Take ownership of projects in a leading role within a top 5 AJ100 practice—this isn't just drawing production
Strong rate: £41.28/hr inside IR35, with genuine 12-month duration
Variety and challenge: Work across Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence, and Residential sectors with a multi-disciplinary team of 200+ professionals across the Midlands, South-West and Wales region
Exeter-based: Part of a balanced team from graduates to directors in a growing studio environment
The Role
You'll be taking projects from concept through to delivery on site, working with clients and contractors whilst leading and coordinating multi-discipline design teams. This is genuine project ownership—leading teams, ensuring design coordination, managing interfaces and clashes, and delivering across RIBA stages.
You'll be working on a range of complex projects varying in scale and sector, producing detailed design solutions, specifications, and coordinating BIM models in a fully integrated multi-disciplinary practice.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading projects through RIBA stages from concept to on-site delivery
* Leading and coordinating multi-discipline design teams
* Working directly with clients and contractors
* Managing design coordination, interface resolution, and clash detection
* Producing specifications using NBS software
* Analysing and advising on materials selection and detailed design solutions
* Delivering projects of varying complexity and scale
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* ARB Part 3 qualified or CIAT Chartered (5-10 years post-qualification experience)
* Demonstrable experience on complex projects across different sectors and RIBA stages
* Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and RIBA Plan of Work
* Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
* Experience leading design teams and working directly with clients/contractors
Highly Desirable:
* Advanced collaboration software experience (Navisworks)
* BIM model federation, model checking, clash and interface management
* On-site job running experience
* NBS proficiency
Personal qualities:
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
* Excellent organisation and time management
* Consistent accuracy in work produced
* Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
* Able to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines
Contract Details
* Duration: 12 months, ASAP start
* Pay rate: £41.28/hr (inside IR35, PAYE on payroll)
* Hours: 37.5/week
* Location: Exeter
* Notice period: 4 weeks to agency, 2 weeks to contractor
* Security clearance: BPSS level required
How to Apply
Send your CV with a brief note highlighting your relevant project leadership experience and sector background.
Questions? Get in touch directly.