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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Overview
We are seeking a motivated Architect / Architectural Technologist to join our Birmingham Studio in support of the architectural design for the Midlands Rail Hub programme, a transformative project that will significantly improve rail connectivity across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. This appointment will be on a contract basis.
AtkinsRéalis is an exciting and inspirational place to work. As a top five AJ100 practice with global reach and depth of multidisciplinary expertise, we believe that good design has the power to positively transform people's lives. We thrive on addressing our clients' most complex challenges across sectors including Education, Transportation, Commercial, Residential, Energy, Defence and Workplace.
Our Birmingham studio brings together Architects, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, and Structural and Building Services Engineers at all levels—from graduates to senior directors. People are at the heart of our success, and we prioritise supporting, training and mentoring our teams to remain at the forefront of design and innovation.
We are looking to recruit an Architect / Architectural Technologist with relevant years post‑qualification experience, specifically in the transportation and rail sectors. This opportunity is well suited to individuals who thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and are eager to contribute to a high‑profile project that will enable up to 300 additional trains per day across the West Midlands, improving services between Birmingham and more than 50 locations across the Midlands and Wales.
Your role
- Contribute to the Architecture team's design and development work for the reconfiguration of rail services across Birmingham and the wider region.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project environment, including building design and rail disciplines.
- Deliver high‑quality architectural technical drawings, schedules and specifications.
- Ensure design responses are pragmatic, meet the client brief and respect site‑specific constraints and opportunities relating to climate, context and culture.
- Develop strong, narrative‑driven design proposals that enhance our design reputation.
- Report on project activity, analyse feedback and evaluate success factors.
- Support the development of design culture and capability within the multidisciplinary team.
Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-146932
Salary range
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About you
- RIBA Part 3 qualification or CIAT accreditation, with demonstrable experience across a range of complex projects at various stages and a solid understanding of UK Building Regulations.
- A flexible, positive, self‑motivated, and collaborative approach, with a strong "can‑do" attitude.
- Experience in transportation—particularly rail—as well as in commercial and public‑sector architecture.
- A solid understanding of the design process, from concept to detail, with the ability to develop, coordinate and resolve key details through to completion.
- Readiness to take responsibility for specific roles, areas or packages of work, with awareness of project budgets and a willingness to grow knowledge of project finances.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent organisation and attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- A passion for high‑quality design and a commitment to delivering excellence at every stage of the design and construction process.
- Proficiency in key design software, particularly Bentley MicroStation, OpenBuildings Designer, Revit, AutoCAD, and visualisation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape or V‑Ray.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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