Architect / Architect Technologist

  • ARM
  • Exeter, Devon
  • 05/02/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Architect / Architectural Technologist - 12-Month Contract Exeter 41.28/hr ASAP Start



Why This Role?

Lead projects, not just deliver them: Take ownership of projects in a leading role within a top 5 AJ100 practice-this isn't just drawing production

Strong rate: 41.28/hr inside IR35, with genuine 12-month duration

Variety and challenge: Work across Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence, and Residential sectors with a multi-disciplinary team of 200+ professionals across the Midlands, South-West and Wales region

Exeter-based: Part of a balanced team from graduates to directors in a growing studio environment



The Role

You'll be taking projects from concept through to delivery on site, working with clients and contractors whilst leading and coordinating multi-discipline design teams. This is genuine project ownership-leading teams, ensuring design coordination, managing interfaces and clashes, and delivering across RIBA stages.

You'll be working on a range of complex projects varying in scale and sector, producing detailed design solutions, specifications, and coordinating BIM models in a fully integrated multi-disciplinary practice.



What You'll Be Doing

Leading projects through RIBA stages from concept to on-site delivery
Leading and coordinating multi-discipline design teams
Working directly with clients and contractors
Managing design coordination, interface resolution, and clash detection
Producing specifications using NBS software
Analysing and advising on materials selection and detailed design solutions
Delivering projects of varying complexity and scale



What We're Looking For

Essential:

ARB Part 3 qualified or CIAT Chartered (5-10 years post-qualification experience)
Demonstrable experience on complex projects across different sectors and RIBA stages
Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and RIBA Plan of Work
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
Experience leading design teams and working directly with clients/contractors

Highly Desirable:

Advanced collaboration software experience (Navisworks)
BIM model federation, model checking, clash and interface management
On-site job running experience
NBS proficiency

Personal qualities:

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
Excellent organisation and time management
Consistent accuracy in work produced
Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
Able to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines



Contract Details

Duration: 12 months, ASAP start
Pay rate: 41.28/hr (inside IR35, PAYE on payroll)
Hours: 37.5/week
Location: Exeter
Notice period: 4 weeks to agency, 2 weeks to contractor
Security clearance: BPSS level required



How to Apply

Send your CV with a brief note highlighting your relevant project leadership experience and sector background.

Questions? Get in touch directly.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.