Role - Architect
Location - National (Flexible base location anywhere in Britain)
Term - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Our construction team is undergoing a significant transformation with a focus on insourcing and in-house development across our project portfolio. As part of the RM Engineering family, we have a mission to design, develop and deploy future ready, innovative solutions across our property, automation and maintenance teams. Our focus is on recruiting highly talented, motivated and driven individuals to support the success of our strategy and we have some exciting and high-profile roles available across our teams.
We’re looking for a Construction Architect to lead the design and delivery of building solutions across a diverse national portfolio. Spanning new builds, refurbishments and operational upgrades, you’ll play a key role in strengthening in‑house capability, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, efficient and deliver long‑term value. From early concept through to handover, you’ll bring clarity, technical leadership and confidence to every stage of the process. This is a hands‑on role with regular site engagement, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across the business.
Role & Responsibilities
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Lead architectural design across all RIBA stages, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and internal standards
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Undertake site surveys, feasibility studies and option appraisals
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Produce high-quality design information (drawings, specs, reports)
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Provide technical assurance through planning, procurement and delivery phases
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Coordinate design with PMs, engineers, BIM teams and contractors
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Drive value engineering, buildability and whole‑life performance
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Manage planning applications and stakeholder engagement, including local authorities
Essential Skills & Experience
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Strong architectural design capability across complex projects and all RIBA stages
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Deep knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning policy and CDM 2015
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Proven technical detailing expertise and understanding of materials and buildability
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Experience working in live or operational environments with multidisciplinary teams
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Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and BIM coordination
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Demonstrable track record delivering projects to cost, quality and programme
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
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ARB registered and/or RIBA Chartered Architect
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Experience in large-scale commercial, logistics or industrial environments
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Client-side or consultancy background
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NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification
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CSCS Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) card
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Experience reviewing contractor design proposals and BIM models
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Strong focus on sustainability, innovation and modern methods of construction
If you enjoy turning complex challenges into practical, buildable solutions while working collaboratively to deliver at scale, we’d love to hear from you.
What's in it for you?
We offer a competitive salary, £4,300 cash car allowance, 18% bonus, leading pension scheme, 27.5 days annual leave and private medical cover.
Please note, the base location is flexible with national travel as required (full UK driving licence required).
Next Steps
Our recruitment team will review your application and if suitable, will give you a call to discuss the role and process in more depth.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
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