Average Architect salary in Birmingham

A nationally recognised public organisation tasked with safeguarding England's historic environment is seeking a skilled Architect to join a specialist conservation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Architect with strong technical and interpersonal skills to contribute to nationally important programmes that preserve and repurpose traditional buildings at risk. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract until March 2026, offering hybrid working from one of several regional offices including Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth, Cambridge or London. The Architect's role As an Architect working within the national Regions Group, you will play a vital part in delivering time-limited government grant programmes focused on the repair and reuse of heritage buildings. Acting as both technical advisor and conservation advocate, the Architect will engage with private owners, community groups, building trusts, and professional consultants to assess, guide, and support applications for heritage-led regeneration funding. You will assess technical drawings and specifications, provide sustainability advice, evaluate community impact, and ensure that schemes are sufficiently developed to meet conservation and delivery goals. Working closely with regional offices, the Architect will support the coordination and monitoring of grant-aided projects across all stages-from application to post-grant review. The role includes site inspections, often in challenging locations or conditions, and attendance at occasional evening or weekend community meetings. The Architect To be considered for the Architect role, you must be professionally qualified and currently registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB), with substantial experience in the repair and adaptation of traditional buildings and conservation-led design. You should be confident in producing technical reports, liaising across professional teams, and applying national conservation standards. Strong working knowledge of sustainability in heritage design and the wider community impact of built environment regeneration will be essential, alongside excellent communication skills. In Return? £38,067 per annum28 days annual leave plus bank holidaysGenerous 28.97% employer pension contributionFree entry to English Heritage sitesFlexible hybrid working with regional office baseHigh-impact, nationally significant projectsStructured CPD and collaborative learning environment

Blue Diamond Recruitment is excited to support a forward-thinking architectural studio based in Birmingham. As they approach their 10th Anniversary, this practice is proud to boast a growing portfolio, known for its innovative and tailored designs across a range of sectors. Our client is committed to thoughtful architecture that enriches the built environment and encourages creativity, collaboration and professional growth within the team. Due to continued success, an opportunity has become available for a Technical Architect to join their close-knit team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a rare opportunity to become part of a dynamic studio environment where every team member plays a pivotal role. The ideal candidate will be a talented architect with strong technical abilities, good project management and delivery skills. The person they appoint as an Architect will be responsible for architectural design, integration, feasibility design, masterplanning and technical design. Daily tasks will include project management, planning consultation, preparing presentation visuals and ensuring high-quality delivery of architectural services under design and build appointments, primarily within the residential and care sectors. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to all stages of design and delivery across a range of projects including residential, care, mixed-use, industrial etc. Produce technical drawings using AutoCAD. Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external consultants. Engage in planning applications, design development and construction packages. Support project delivery from concept through to completion. Required Experience: Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the UK architecture and construction industry Experience of working on residential projects under design and build ARB registered Strong architectural and design skills Experience in producing drawings and details in AutoCAD and Revit Project Management skills including checking and quality control Ability to manage complex projects and coordinate with the wider design team Excellent communication & collaboration skills Ability to manage resources and meet deadlines If you would like the opportunity to join a creative and supportive studio culture, please apply or contact us for further details. Follow our Linked In Company Page to stay updated with exciting career opportunities and industry updates. Blue Diamond Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Our client, a successful architectural practice, with over 50 years of history and a number of offices across the UK are seeking a talented Architect to join their expanding office in Longbridge, Birmingham. They have a determination to provide a first-class service, which has generated client relationships across both the private and public sectors. Our client is receptive in their search, so Architects of all levels' are encouraged to apply. Our client are also recruiting for 2 Architect roles, with projects at both early Concept stages as well as later in a project lifecycle. Due to this our client can be flexible with the role and stages that the Architect will be working on. Our client is currently going through planned expansion and under the direction of their ambitious and forward-thinking leadership, the studio consequently has an extremely busy pipeline of work. These are projects are primarily larger scale Commercial / Industrial projects so experience in either sector would be advantageous. Our client's culture is supportive and flexible, with staff well-being at their core, which is evident in their generous compensation and benefits package offered. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, however our client are ideally looking for Architects to work in the Commercial, Mixed-Use and Industrial sectors. Our client is a Revit using practice, so experience with the software is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Architect with a client that is caring about employees and clients, maintaining long lasting relationships in both areas. They are an award-winning creative team, applying technical expertise and commercial realism to effectively resolve complex issues and produce well-designed, innovative, and deliverable buildings. Architect Salary & Benefits Competitive salary (£35,000 - £45,000 DOE)Hybrid workingProfit related bonusPensionLife insuranceHealth insurance34 days holiday pa (inc bank holidays)Progression opportunitiesTraining, support and development - regularly scheduled reviews with your managerOther company benefits to be discussed at interview stage Architect Job Overview Opportunity to run projects at varying stages.Work within the Commercial, Mixed-Use and Industrial sectors.Collaborate with clients and consultant to manage projects efficiently.Resolve problems and issues that arise during construction.Liaise with clients and develop key relationships.Production of construction stage drawings in Revit.Production of technical packs, including General arrangement drawings and technical details.Working in small project-based teams within the office and digitally across offices.Visiting site and external organisations' offices for Design Team Meetings, site reviews, snagging and client and/or contractor meetings.Taking early-stage client briefs and developing these into design responses.Producing feasibility studies to tight deadlines, to enable the client to make informed decisions.Producing information packs for planning which meet the local requirements.Leading on the production of Design & Access statements and planning approval requirements.Working on tender drawings, ensuring the project retains its design through value engineering and variations to the brief. Architect Job Requirements ARB OR RIBA Qualified ArchitectAbility to action a client briefLive within a commutable distance of Longbridge, BirminghamGood Revit knowledgeStrong Commercial or Industrial experience, highly advantageousExcellent communication and written skillsAbility to work well in a small project team Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.