Project Architect

Overview

Public Building Architect – Birmingham – 12 Month Contract (37.5 hours per week) – £36.60 - £39.60 per hour (Inside IR35) – Willing to Undergo SC Clearance

Our client is looking to recruit a motivated Architect with experience in complex public building design to join their Architectural practice in Birmingham and be part of a multidisciplinary team. We are looking for experience in the public sector, rail or other transportation building design and excellent knowledge of RIBA stage 3 practices.

Our client is involved in the design and delivery of the built environment across the Education, Transportation, Commercial, Residential, Energy, Defence and Workplace sectors. You would be part of a diverse team.

The role would be ideal for those looking to take ownership of key aspects of a project. This role is based full time on site.

• Deliver architectural design work across the full project lifecycle (concept to completion)
• Work within multidisciplinary teams including engineers, designers, and consultants
• Take ownership of specific packages, roles, or work streams within projects
• Develop pragmatic design responses aligned to client briefs and site constraints
• Produce high-quality design outputs, reports, and presentations
• Engage directly with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Contribute to the design culture and capability of the Architectural Practice

• Sector-specific standards (e.g. Network Rail assurance where applicable)
• RIBA qualifications (Royal Institute of British Architects)
• CIAT accreditation (Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists)
• Network Rail standards or similar public sector standards
• UK Building Regulations

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Please note that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and the contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and National Insurance contributions will be deducted at source from payments to the intermediary.

Minimum SC clearance
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You will be required to hold a minimum of SC clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance, familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Design

• Architecture and Planning