Architect / Architectural Technologist - 12-Month Contract Cardiff Central Station Extension £27.06/hr February 2026 StartWhy This Role? High-profile rail infrastructure: Work on the extension and refurbishment of Cardiff Central Station-a landmark project with genuine complexity and profile worth having on your CV Top-tier client: Join a leading UK multi-disciplinary design and engineering consultancy (top 5 AJ100 practice) with real depth across rail, structures, and building services True collaboration: Work in a balanced team environment with architects, technologists, engineers, and rail specialists-not siloed drawing production 12-month contract: Solid duration with a reputable client, inside IR35, office-based in Cardiff The Project You'll be working on the technical design and construction stages of Cardiff Central Station's extension and refurbishment. This is RIBA Stage 4 delivery and beyond-producing architectural drawings, schedules, and specifications for a live rail environment where design intent meets the practical challenges of buildability, compliance, and budget. What You'll Be Doing Part of the architecture delivery team working through technical design (RIBA Stage 4) into constructionProducing architectural technical drawings, schedules, and specificationsWorking in a multi-disciplinary team including building design and rail disciplinesDeveloping pragmatic design solutions that respond to the client brief within the constraints of a complex rail environmentTaking ownership of specific packages or areas of work within the project What We're Looking For Essential: ARB Part 3 qualified (3-5 years post-certification) or CIAT Chartered (3-5 years post-chartership)Demonstrable experience on complex projects through technical delivery and construction stagesStrong understanding of UK Building RegulationsProficiency in CAD/Revit (Bentley/OpenBuildings Designer experience highly desirable) Ideally: Experience on transportation (particularly rail), commercial, or public sector projectsComfortable taking responsibility for specific work packagesStrong team player with interpersonal skills and attention to detailAble to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines Contract Details Duration: 12 months, starting 1 February 2026Pay rate: £27.06/hr (inside IR35, on payroll)Hours: 37.5/weekLocation: Cardiff (office-based)Notice period: 4 weeks either sideSecurity clearance: Basic level required (may require proof of 5+ years UK residency) How to Apply Send your CV with a brief note highlighting your relevant project experience, particularly any rail, transportation, or complex public sector work. Questions? Get in touch directly. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.