Architect​/Architectural Technologist

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis are looking to recruit an innovative and experienced Architectural Technologist to join our growing Birmingham team, as part of the wider Midlands, South-West and Wales business region.

Within the Midlands, South-West and Wales business, we have just under 200 individuals involved in the design and creation of the built environment in Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence and Residential sectors. Our Architectural staff include Architects, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects and Building Surveying professionals with a balanced mix of graduates through to senior professionals and directors. People are the heart of our success and supporting, training, and mentoring our staff is paramount to AtkinsRéalis remaining at the forefront of design and innovation.

• Contribute to and be part of exciting, high‑impact projects alongside a creative, multidisciplinary team.
• Take full ownership of projects, leading deliverables and driving design excellence.
• Collaborate with diverse professionals to deliver innovative and effective solutions.
• Grow professionally through continuous learning, mentorship, and challenging project opportunities.
• Work within a multi‑discipline environment that encourages development and cross‑functional exposure.

• The ideal candidate will have either a RIBA Part 3 qualification or CIAT accreditation, with relevant years’ experience on a wide range of complex projects at different stages with a good understanding of the UK Building Regulations.
• Experience should range across different sectors working directly with clients and contractors whilst leading and coordinating design teams.
• The desired individual will understand the design process and RIBA Plan of Work, having the ability to deliver a project from concept, through detail design to delivery on site.
• They will understand how to lead a multi-discipline team, ensuring design co‑ordination, interface resolution, clash detection and resolution. They will be able to produce, analyse and advise upon materials selection, specification and detailed design solutions in relation to performance and production criteria, as well as proficiently use NBS software.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD is essential, experience in advanced collaboration software (such as Navisworks), federation of BIM models, model checking, clash and interface management and on‑site job running is desirable.
• We are looking for individuals who can consistently contribute to the successful delivery of projects with varying levels of complexity and ranging in size from small, medium and large‑scale. Consistency and accuracy in all work produced is essential for this role.
• The personal qualities required from the applying candidate are: strong interpersonal skills, organisation and efficient time management, attention to detail, ability to work independently and effectively when under pressure and to tight deadlines. The candidate must be self‑motivated and flexible, bringing a positive and ‘can‑do’ attitude, and the willingness to be a strong team player.

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career in Architecture, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.

If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

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