Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited
Project Architect
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Senior Architect Opportunity
A Senior Architect is required for an established, award-winning AJ Top 100 architectural practice to join its growing Data Centre team in their office in the Jewellery Quarter area of central Birmingham. The practice is delivering a significant portfolio of major Data Centre developments across the UK and internationally, working on technically complex schemes that combine architecture, engineering, sustainability, and advanced digital design. Sustainability is a genuine part of our clients' design philosophy, with a focus on creating high-quality, future-proof buildings that minimize environmental impact while delivering long-term value for clients and communities.
Role Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Architect with genuine Data Centre experience to join a busy and expanding specialist team with a strong existing workload and future project pipeline. The successful candidate will play a key role in the technical delivery of major schemes, particularly through RIBA Stage 4, detailed design, and tender/construction packages, working closely with multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the technical delivery of large-scale Data Centre projects.
- Deliver projects through RIBA Stage 4 with a strong focus on detailed design and technical packages.
- Produce and coordinate high-quality tender and construction information.
- Coordinate architectural information with structural, MEP, and specialist engineering consultants.
- Work closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams throughout project delivery.
- Ensure designs meet technical, regulatory, and client-specific requirements.
- Resolve complex technical and buildability issues throughout the design process.
- Utilize BIM and digital technologies to improve coordination and project delivery.
- Attend design team, client, and technical coordination meetings.
- Support junior team members and contribute to maintaining high technical standards across projects.
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Requirements
- Previous Data Centre experience is essential.
- Proven involvement in the technical delivery of Data Centre projects rather than solely front-end design or planning.
- Strong experience across RIBA Stage 4, detailed design, and tender/construction packages.
- Excellent technical detailing and construction knowledge.
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination on complex projects.
- Strong Revit experience.
- Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant technical standards.
- Strong communication and client-facing skills.
- Ability to manage responsibilities independently while working within a wider project team.
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Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 DOE
- Hybrid working, typically 3 days in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely Monday and Friday.
- 25 days' annual leave + 1 day for birthday, plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Life insurance at 3x salary.
- Medicash health cash plan.
- Company sick pay scheme.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunity to work on major UK and international Data Centre projects.
- Excellent long-term career progression within a growing specialist sector.
About the Company
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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