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Architect

Salary Range
£25,000 - £40,000
£2,083 - £3,333 / mo

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West Bridgford, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

The Opportunity:

We are a small, friendly architectural practice looking to expand our team with the addition of a new Architect or Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Our main sector we specialise in is High End Residential, apartment blocks and retail

The Role:

The successful candidate will enjoy a senior position within the practice, acting as a job runner and main point of contact on the post planning stages (RIBA stages: 4-6)

We believe that work life is a two-way street. In return for your hard work we will endeavor to support your career aspirations and provide a happy working environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Liaising effectively with the lead architect to ensure that design intention is delivered accurately and to an excellent level of detail

· Leading the process of producing and co-ordinating detailed design and technical information packages

· Producing accurate drawings in a timely manner

· Obtaining statutory approvals

· Compiling handover documentation

· Attending meetings/ site visits with clients or construction teams

· Managing projects on site and performing the Contract Administrator role

· Giving technical advice and support as required, internally or externally

· Helping the practice to stay up to date with all new and emerging technical legislation, guidance, best practice and industry trends.

· Ability to manage own time and work to deadlines

· Ability to deliver projects in Autocad

· Supervising junior staff in technical design and process

Interested?

Please apply with Indeed, using the button at the top of the Page and we will contact you, should you be invited for interview.

**Please note we are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year depending on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Performance bonus

Education:

  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

  • Building Regulations: 3 years (preferred)
  • Residential: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 03/03/2023
Reference ID: SW-SA-2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Architect roles across Swish Architecture & Planning's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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