Architect​/Architect Technologist

Why This Role?

Lead projects, not just deliver them: Take ownership of projects in a leading role within a top 5 AJ100 practice—this isn't just drawing production

Strong rate: £41.28/hr inside IR35, with genuine 12-month duration

Variety and challenge: Work across Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence, and Residential sectors with a multi-disciplinary team of 200+ professionals across the Midlands, South-West and Wales region

Exeter-based: Part of a balanced team from graduates to directors in a growing studio environment

You'll be taking projects from concept through to delivery on site, working with clients and contractors whilst leading and coordinating multi-discipline design teams. This is genuine project ownership—leading teams, ensuring design coordination, managing interfaces and clashes, and delivering across RIBA stages.

You'll be working on a range of complex projects varying in scale and sector, producing detailed design solutions, specifications, and coordinating BIM models in a fully integrated multi-disciplinary practice.

• Leading projects through RIBA stages from concept to on-site delivery
• Leading and coordinating multi-discipline design teams
• Working directly with clients and contractors
• Managing design coordination, interface resolution, and clash detection
• Producing specifications using NBS software
• Analysing and advising on materials selection and detailed design solutions
• Delivering projects of varying complexity and scale

• ARB Part 3 qualified or CIAT Chartered (5-10 years post-qualification experience)
• Demonstrable experience on complex projects across different sectors and RIBA stages
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and RIBA Plan of Work
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience leading design teams and working directly with clients/contractors

• Advanced collaboration software experience (Navisworks)
• BIM model federation, model checking, clash and interface management
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Consistent accuracy in work produced
• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
• Able to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines
• Duration: 12 months, ASAP start
• Pay rate: £41.28/hr (inside IR35, PAYE on payroll)
• Hours: 37.5/week
• Location: Exeter
• Notice period: 4 weeks to agency, 2 weeks to contractor
• Security clearance: BPSS level required

Send your CV with a brief note highlighting your relevant project leadership experience and sector background.