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