Architect

Architect - MEP Buildings on Railway Projects

Birmingham | Hybrid Working
-35 - -40 per hour | Inside IR35
3-Month Initial Contract + likely extensions

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Architect to support the delivery of high-profile buildings serving the operation of the railway.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced project work within a main contractor environment, delivering architectural designs for Building Services Facilities and pumping stations for Railway Operations.

The position offers hybrid working flexibility alongside the opportunity to join a busy team with a strong pipeline of ongoing work and potential extensions beyond the initial contract term.

The Role

You''ll be involved in:

• Lead the technical review and coordination of architectural design by designers and suppliers/subcontractors.
• Ensure architectural design compliance with project requirements, relevant codes, standards, statutory regulations and safety-in-design principles.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design integration and resolve interfaces with civil, structural, MEP, fire, railway systems and other stakeholders.
• Manage the design assurance, review and approval process, ensuring timely completion and close-out of comments and actions.
• Participate in technical, O&M, interface, PRAM and HAZOP meetings, driving decisions and resolving outstanding design issues.
• Oversee architectural elements, including building envelope, cladding, roofing, waterproofing, doors, louvres, finishes, access, maintenance and room layouts.
• Liaise with Construction and Procurement teams to ensure buildability, construction sequencing and timely technical approval of materials and supplier submissions.
• Review technical queries, RFIs and design changes, escalating architectural risks, interfaces and programme or commercial impacts to the relevant teams.

What They''re Looking For

Essential:

• Bachelor''s Degree in Architecture or equivalent; professional registration/chartership preferred
• Minimum 10 years'' experience in architectural design and delivery of buildings
• Strong delivery-focused experience managing architectural packages to programme and driving design actions to closure
• Experience and confidence to challenge and optimise design solutions while balancing requirements, buildability, risks and constraints
• Railway, major infrastructure or other complex operational building experience is recommended.
• Fluent in English, with a strong understanding of multidisciplinary turnkey project delivery

Desirable:

• Minimum 15 years'' relevant architectural experience
• Large scale project experience (eg rail, infrastructure, buildings, pumping stations or portal buildings).

Why Apply?

• Top market rates available
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Strong pipeline projects
• Opportunity for contract extensions beyond the initial term
• Collaborative and technically focused design team

Immediate interviews available.

If you''re an experienced Architect looking for your next contract within the building services sector, apply now to be considered.