Job Description

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

AtkinsRealis is an exciting and inspirational place to work. A top 5 AJ100 practice with a global depth of talent and reach, we passionately believe that good design can positively transform people's lives and strive to deliver the very best for our clients. As a fully integrated multidisciplinary practice you will be working alongside Architectural, Engineering and specialist consultants across a myriad of fields.


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 AtkinsRealis remaining at the forefront of design and innovation.


AtkinsRealis offers candidates the opportunity to be a part of exciting projects working with a network of creative individuals with the shared goal of design excellence. The role is ideal for those looking to take ownership of projects in a leading role. Our staff are challenged towards professional growth and development within a multi-discipline environment.

Your purpose:

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 are essential for this role. The personal qualities required from the candidate applying are strong interpersonal skills, organization 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.

What you can bring:

The ideal candidate will have either a RIBA Part 3 qualification or CIAT accreditation, with demonstrable 3-5 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, analyze 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.

AtkinsRealis recognizes 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 in discussing how we can meet individual requirements.

When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward," a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.


Making sure you're supported is important to us. If you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview so we can talk about any adjustments you might need.

Why work for AtkinsRealis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.


Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.


We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRealis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance:

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. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. 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.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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