Project Architect West Midlands

A Senior Architect is required for an established, award-winning AJ Top 10 100 architectural practice to join its growing Data Centre team in their office in the Jewellery Quarter area of central Birmingham. The practice is delivering a significant portfolio of major Data Centre developments across the UK and internationally, working on technically complex schemes that combine architecture, engineering, sustainability and advanced digital design.

Sustainability is a genuine part of our clients design philosophy, with a focus on creating high-quality, future-proof buildings that minimise environmental impact while delivering long-term value for clients and communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Architect with genuine Data Centre experience to join a busy and expanding specialist team with a strong existing workload and future project pipeline. The successful candidate will play a key role in the technical delivery of major schemes, particularly through RIBA Stage 4, detailed design and tender/construction packages, working closely with multidisciplinary consultants, contractors and clients.

• Salary £45,000 to £55,000 DOE
• Hybrid working, typically 3 days in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely Monday and Friday.
• 25 days' annual leave + 1 day for birthday, plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance at 3× salary.
• Medicash health cash plan.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on major UK and international Data Centre projects.
• Excellent long-term career progression within a growing specialist sector.

• Lead and support the technical delivery of large-scale Data Centre projects.
• Deliver projects through RIBA Stage 4 with a strong focus on detailed design and technical packages.
• Produce and coordinate high-quality tender and construction information.
• Coordinate architectural information with structural, MEP and specialist engineering consultants.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams throughout project delivery.
• Ensure designs meet technical, regulatory and client-specific requirements.
• Resolve complex technical and buildability issues throughout the design process.
• Utilise BIM and digital technologies to improve coordination and project delivery.
• Attend design team, client and technical coordination meetings.
• Support junior team members and contribute to maintaining high technical standards across projects.

• Previous Data Centre experience is essential.
• Proven involvement in the technical delivery of Data Centre projects rather than solely front-end design or planning.
• Strong experience across RIBA Stage 4, detailed design and tender/construction packages.
• Excellent technical detailing and construction knowledge.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination on complex projects.
• Strong Revit experience
• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant technical standards.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently while working within a wider project team.