Architectural Technologist

Job Description Architect/Architectural TechnologistLocation: BirminghamContract Type: TemporaryDuration: 12 monthsHours: 37.5 per weekCompany OverviewA leading global engineering, infrastructure and project management organisation delivering complex, nationally significant programmes across transportation, energy, defence and the built environment. The business provides integrated services across consultancy, engineering, design coordination and project delivery, working within highly collaborative multidisciplinary teams to deliver large scale infrastructure that supports long term economic and social growth.Role OverviewAn opportunity has arisen for an Architect/Architectural Technologist to join a Birmingham based studio supporting a major rail infrastructure programme in the West Midlands. This contract role will contribute to the architectural design and technical delivery of a transformative rail project aimed at significantly improving connectivity across Birmingham and the wider region.The successful contractor will work within a multidisciplinary environment, supporting the delivery of high quality architectural solutions aligned with transportation and rail requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesContribute to architectural design and technical delivery for a large scale rail and transportation programmeProduce high quality architectural drawings, schedules and specifications in line with project and client requirementsWork collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including rail, building and engineering disciplinesDevelop pragmatic, site responsive design solutions that consider context, climate and operational constraintsSupport coordination, reporting and evaluation of design activity throughout the project lifecycleAssist in maintaining and promoting strong design quality and consistency across the programmeCandidate RequirementsRIBA Part 3 qualified Architect or CIAT accredited Architectural Technologist35+ years post qualification experience delivering complex projectsExperience within transportation or rail projects strongly preferred, with exposure to commercial or public sector work beneficialSolid understanding of the design process from concept through to detailed design and deliveryStrong knowledge of UK Building RegulationsProficiency in Bentley MicroStation and OpenBuildings Designer is essentialExperience using Revit, AutoCAD and visualisation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape or V-RayStrong organisational, communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure

Created: 2026-04-29