Holmes Miller is seeking architects/architectural technicians/Part 2 assistants to join its team in St Albans, UK.

Holmes Miller is seeking technically focused architects, architectural technicians and Part 2 architectural assistants with demonstrable experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 3–7 to join our growing St Albans studio.

You will contribute to the delivery of complex civic projects across the education, sport and leisure, justice and wider public sectors, helping to develop coordinated technical design and deliver buildings through construction.

This role offers the opportunity to work on significant public projects that positively support communities across the UK, while developing your experience within a collaborative and design-led studio environment.

About the role

Holmes Miller is an award-winning architectural practice delivering education, sport and leisure, justice and civic projects across the UK.

Our work ranges from new build schools and specialist SEND environments through to leisure centres, community wellbeing hubs and justice sector facilities. We are looking for individuals who enjoy developing technically robust design solutions and delivering high-quality projects through construction.

Successful candidates will work closely with clients, consultants and contractors, contributing to technical coordination, detailed design development and project delivery.

Studio culture

Our St Albans studio operates as a collaborative and supportive team, where architects are encouraged to take ownership of their work and contribute actively to project development.

Team members are trusted to engage directly with clients, consultants and contractors, gaining valuable experience in project coordination, technical delivery and construction-stage problem solving. This hands-on approach helps architects develop strong professional confidence while delivering better outcomes for our clients.

This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression and increasing project responsibility within a respected practice delivering complex public sector projects.

Who we are looking for

We are particularly interested in technically capable architects, technicians and Part 2 assistants who are confident working within the technical and delivery stages of projects (RIBA Stages 3–7).

Candidates should demonstrate hands-on involvement in the coordination and delivery of complex projects, ideally within the education, sport and leisure, justice or wider public sectors.

We value architects who take pride in technical resolution, buildability and delivering projects through construction, working collaboratively with consultants, contractors and clients.

When applying, please ensure that your CV and portfolio clearly highlight:

the RIBA work stages you have contributed to
your specific role in project delivery and technical coordination
relevant experience within the education, sport and leisure, justice or wider public sectors
applications that clearly demonstrate this experience will be prioritised during the review process

Key skills and experience

The successful candidate will ideally:

demonstrate strong technical design and detailing capability
have experience contributing to projects through RIBA Stages 3–7
be proficient in Autodesk Revit, with experience of BIM collaboration
have working knowledge of UK planning policy, Building Regulations and technical standards
have experience using AutoCAD and NBS Chorus (desirable)
possess strong communication and coordination skills when working with multidisciplinary teams
have excellent organisation and time management skills
enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive studio environment
a full UK driving licence is essential

About Holmes Miller

Holmes Miller combines design quality, technical rigour and long-term sustainability to create buildings and places that positively support communities.

Our St Albans studio offers a relaxed, friendly and collaborative working environment in the heart of this vibrant historic city.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

Holmes Miller is an equal opportunities employer, recruiting in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

How to apply

Please submit:

CV
portfolio (PDF) with examples of your work
cover letter outlining your availability and salary expectations
portfolios should clearly indicate the RIBA stages you contributed to and your role within each project

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