Architect, Environmental & Urban Planning

Job Description

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected, multi-disciplinary architectural practice with a strong presence. With a network of over 200 professionals across 9 offices and a turnover exceeding £20 million, this employee-owned practice continues to grow through its commitment to design excellence, collaboration, and client-focused delivery. They are seeking a talented Architect to join their growing Birmingham team.

The practice delivers award-winning projects across a wide range of sectors including Education, Residential, Healthcare, Commercial, Transport and Leisure. Their current projects focus are for various Education projects (£1m - £40m) and large scale Healthcare projects (up to £400m). experience within either sector would be beneficial but not essential. Our client are a Revit using Consultancy so experience with the software would be essential.

They are also fairly receptive in their search, so Architects across various levels are encouraged to apply.

• Competitive salary £40,000 - £50,000 DOE (Potentially more for a very good candidate)
• Company pension - salary exchange scheme with 4% employer contributions
• Life assurance scheme
• Season ticket loan for commuting and parking
• Paid professional fees, memberships and subscriptions
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 27 days, after 3 years, plus public bank holidays
• Holiday enhance - option to buy extra leave via salary exchange
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week
• Company car / car allowance (dependant on role)
• Company mobile phone (dependant on role)
• Flexible working options
• Sabbatical leave
• Health cash plan with support for prescriptions, dental and optical costs
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) scheme with BUPA
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Return to work baby bonus
• Continuous development / learning
• Support for further education and paid study leave
• Sports and social activities
• Annual Winter / Summer parties

• Take receipt of a brief and develop it into a design in line with the RIBA Plan of Work
• Achieve efficient and effective designs using robust and sustainable design solutions
• Prepare compliant designs by following UK Construction Law, British Standards and relevant Co Ps
• Participate in Project Reviews and coordination workshops
• Assist in gathering and preparing information required to support statutory submissions, such as Planning, Building Regulations and Building Safety Gateways
• Negotiate with statutory bodies, write reports and complete statutory submissions (Planning Applications / Gateway submissions / Building Regulations etc)
• Attend meetings and workshops with Clients, Designers, Contractors and other Specialists

• Demonstrable experience in leading the delivery of production packages
• Good knowledge of Revit
• Good knowledge of Building Regulations
• Live within a commutable distance of Central Birmingham (Birmingham New Street)
• ARB registered Architect
• Experience working on large scale projects (across any sector)