Confero Recruitment Group is proud to be supporting a boutique architectural studio in Glasgow as they look to appoint a talented Architect to join their growing team. The practice specialises in beautifully detailed, high‑end residential developments, offering the chance to work on some of Scotland’s most refined private homes.

The Opportunity

This is an ideal role for an Architect who enjoys working in a small, design‑led environment where creativity, craftsmanship, and client experience truly matter. You’ll have the autonomy to shape projects from concept through to completion, with direct client interaction and meaningful design ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop concept designs, feasibility studies, and detailed technical packages
• Lead projects through planning, building warrant, tender, and on‑site stages
• Work closely with clients, consultants, and contractors
• Produce high‑quality drawings, models, and presentation material
• Contribute to a collaborative, detail‑focused studio culture

About You

• ARB‑registered Architect with strong residential experience
• Confident working across all RIBA stages
• Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of Scottish building standards
• Strong communication skills and a client‑focused approach
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite
• A genuine passion for high‑quality detailing and bespoke residential design

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience. Up to £50k
• Opportunity to work on exceptional, design‑driven residential projects
• A supportive, close‑knit team environment
• Clear progression as the studio continues to grow
• Profit related bonus

If you’re an Architect who thrives in a small, creative practice and wants to work on beautifully crafted residential projects, we’d love to speak with you.

Associate Architectural Technologist
Manchester
£50,000–£80,000 + profit‑aligned performance incentives

This role is designed for a senior Architectural Technologist who wants genuine influence, strategic responsibility, and financial recognition that matches their impact. You’ll join at Associate level, shaping delivery, standards, and culture across a growing Manchester studio while leading complex technical projects with autonomy and authority. 

You’ll be a key part of the leadership group, trusted to drive technical excellence, mentor the wider team, and strengthen client relationships. Your voice will matter — from design strategy and project governance to how the studio evolves over the next five years.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading technical delivery across multiple projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and buildability.
• Acting as a senior client-facing figure, shaping briefs, managing expectations, and building long-term partnerships.
• Setting technical standards, reviewing work, and guiding the team through complex detailing and coordination challenges.
• Contributing to bids, frameworks, and business development with a strategic, commercially aware mindset.
• Supporting the growth and capability of the Manchester studio through mentoring, coaching, and structured leadership.

This role suits someone who combines deep technical expertise with natural leadership presence.

• Extensive experience as a senior or associate-level Architectural Technologist.
• Strong Revit capability and confidence leading BIM-driven delivery.
• A track record of managing teams, coordinating multi-disciplinary design, and delivering complex projects.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to influence project outcomes at a strategic level.
• A collaborative, grounded leadership style that brings out the best in others.

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You will be Valued. This is a role where your contribution is recognised — not just in title, but in reward and opportunity.

• £50,000–£80,000 salary, depending on experience and leadership scope.
• Profit‑aligned performance incentives that directly reward your impact on project and studio success.
• A clear pathway to senior leadership, with the autonomy to shape your own progression.
• A culture that values technical excellence, trust, and long-term contribution.

If you’re an experienced Architectural Technologist ready to step into a role where your leadership, judgement, and technical authority are genuinely valued — this is the opportunity to take that next step.

Apply Through Confero Recruitment Group

If you’re a Senior Technologist who wants to be part of something new, ambitious, and delivery‑focused, we’d love to speak with you.

Reach out to graeme@conferorecruitment.co.uk to discuss this fantastic opportunity.

Architect – Shaping the Future of Education
Hertfordshire | £40,000–£50,000 | Hybrid with WFH as standard

If you’re passionate about creating inspiring spaces for students and teachers, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. We’re looking for an Architect who understands the nuances of education design and enjoys working closely with schools and local communities.

Why this role stands out

• You’ll work on a diverse mix of education projects across Hertfordshire
• You’ll have genuine autonomy, trust, and flexibility in how you work
• You can work from home full‑time, with the option of joining colleagues in our London office whenever you choose

Your day-to-day

• Developing thoughtful, functional designs that support modern teaching and learning
• Visiting sites across the region to build relationships and ensure project quality
• Collaborating with a friendly, multidisciplinary team
• Taking ownership of projects and contributing ideas that shape outcomes

What we’re looking for

• ARB Architect with experience in schools or wider education environments
• Confident with Revit and comfortable working across RIBA stages
• Someone who enjoys problem‑solving, communicating, and delivering great work

Reach out to graeme@conferorecruitment.co.uk to discuss this fantastic opportunity. 

Architectural Technologist
Glasgow
£40,000–£45,000 + benefits

We’re looking for an experienced Architectural Technologist to join our Glasgow team and play a key role in the delivery of secure‑estate and MOD‑aligned projects across Scotland. This is a hands‑on technical role suited to someone who thrives in a structured, compliance‑driven environment and enjoys seeing well‑detailed solutions come to life.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading technical design packages from RIBA Stages 3–5 for MOD and defence‑related projects.
• Producing coordinated drawings, specifications, schedules and detailed construction information.
• Working closely with project architects, engineers and security‑cleared stakeholders.
• Ensuring all outputs meet MOD, JSP and relevant statutory standards.
• Supporting site delivery, responding to RFIs and resolving technical issues quickly and accurately.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as an Architectural Technologist within complex, regulated or secure‑estate projects.
• Strong Revit capability and confidence working in a BIM‑led environment.
• Excellent technical detailing skills and a rigorous approach to quality and compliance.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance (SC) is essential.

What’s on offer

• Salary £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience.
• Clear progression routes within a growing technical team.
• Exposure to long‑term MOD frameworks and nationally significant projects.
• Support for professional development and chartership.

Architect | Conservation & New Build Residential Projects

Edinburgh | Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) | Permanent

A respected Edinburgh practice is looking for an Architect with 5+ years post‑qualification experience to join their growing team. The studio specialises in conservation-led projects, sensitive refurbishments, and high‑quality new‑build residential developments across Scotland.

This role suits someone who enjoys balancing design ambition with technical rigour, and who can confidently work across all RIBA stages while contributing to a collaborative, friendly studio culture.

What you’ll be working on

• Conservation projects involving listed buildings, heritage assets and sensitive refurbishments
• New‑build residential schemes ranging from bespoke homes to multi-unit developments
• Early-stage design, feasibility studies and planning submissions
• Detailed technical design, specifications and coordination with consultants
• Client liaison, design team leadership and occasional site visits
• Contributing to the practice’s design standards and quality output

What you’ll bring

• Architect with 5+ years PQE and a strong portfolio of conservation and/or residential work
• Solid understanding of UK building regulations and technical detailing
• Experience working with listed buildings or traditional construction methods
• Strong design skills and the ability to communicate ideas clearly
• Proficiency in Revit or a willingness to develop BIM capability
• A proactive, organised approach and confidence managing your own workload

What’s on offer

• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the Edinburgh studio, 3 days from home
• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• A supportive team with genuine progression opportunities
• Exposure to high-quality, design-led projects with long-term clients
• Ongoing CPD and conservation-focused development
• £38,000 - £42,000

Architect – Commercial Refurb & Retrofit
Glasgow | £40,000–£42,000 | Permanent

We’re looking for an experienced Architect (5+ years PQE) to join a growing Glasgow practice with a strong pipeline of commercial office refurbishments, workplace upgrades and deep‑retrofit projects across Scotland.

You’ll take a lead role in delivering sustainable, design‑led transformations of existing buildings—balancing technical rigour, commercial awareness and creative problem‑solving. This is an opportunity to shape projects from feasibility through to delivery, working closely with clients, consultants and contractors.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading design and technical stages for commercial office refurb and retrofit schemes
• Developing concept, planning and detailed design packages
• Coordinating with structural, M&E and sustainability consultants
• Producing high‑quality technical drawings and specifications
• Managing statutory approvals and liaising with local authorities
• Supporting site delivery and resolving technical queries
• Contributing to practice-wide sustainability and retrofit strategy

What we’re looking for

• Qualified Architect with 5+ years post‑qualification experience
• Strong portfolio of refurb, retrofit or workplace projects
• Confident running projects and managing client relationships
• Solid technical knowledge of UK building regulations and detailing
• Proficiency in Revit (preferred) and strong general BIM awareness
• A collaborative, proactive approach and genuine interest in sustainable reuse of buildings

What’s on offer

• Salary £40,000–£42,000 depending on experience
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• Supportive, sociable studio environment in central Glasgow
• Flexible working and ongoing CPD investment

Below are three strong advert options you can use immediately, each with a different tone and angle. All are tailored to an Architect in Glasgow working on aviation-sector projects, Revit‑based, £40–50k, hybrid 2–3 days in the office.

Option 1 — Professional, Clear, Sector‑Focused
Architect – Aviation Projects
Glasgow | £40,000–£50,000 | Hybrid (2–3 days office)
A leading consultancy is seeking an Architect to join their Glasgow team and support a growing portfolio of aviation projects across the UK. This role suits someone who enjoys complex, technical environments and wants to contribute to the design and delivery of high‑performance airport facilities.
Key responsibilities
•     Working across concept, technical design, and delivery stages for aviation and transport‑related projects
•     Producing high‑quality Revit models, drawings, and coordinated technical packages
•     Collaborating with engineers, planners, and airport stakeholders
•     Supporting site coordination and ensuring compliance with aviation standards and security requirements
•     Contributing to project planning, design reviews, and multidisciplinary workshops
What you’ll bring
•     ARB‑registered Architect with experience in complex, large‑scale or transport‑related projects
•     Strong Revit capability and confidence working in BIM‑driven environments
•     Ability to manage deadlines, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively
•     Interest in aviation, infrastructure, or highly technical building typologies
Offer
•     £40,000–£50,000 depending on experience
•     Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week in the Glasgow office
•     Exposure to major aviation projects and long‑term career development

Architectural Technologist (Sport & Leisure)

£35,000 – £40,000
Glasgow
Confero Recruitment Group

Confero Recruitment Group is delighted to be supporting a leading Glasgow architecture practice as they expand their technical team. We’re looking for a talented Architectural Technologist with 3–5 years’ experience, ready to step into a role with real responsibility across high‑profile sport and leisure projects.

If you’re motivated by technical delivery, thrive in a collaborative studio, and want to see your work built, this is a standout opportunity.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in delivering complex, design‑led sport and leisure schemes, working predominantly through RIBA Stages 4–5. Expect hands‑on involvement in technical detailing, coordination, Revit modelling, and on‑site problem solving. This is a role where your technical judgement genuinely shapes project outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5 years’ experience as an Architectural Technologist
• Strong technical knowledge and confidence working through RIBA Stages 4–5
• Proficiency in Revit (essential)
• Ability to produce accurate technical drawings and details
• Experience coordinating with consultants and contractors
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset

What’s On Offer

• £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
• A pipeline of exciting sport and leisure projects across Scotland
• A supportive, ambitious studio with genuine progression opportunities
• Exposure to complex technical challenges that accelerate your development
• A collaborative culture where your ideas and expertise are valued

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to work on projects that make an impact, we’d love to speak with you.
Apply today or contact Confero Recruitment Group for a confidential conversation.

Advance design in health & science environments

This isn’t just another role. It’s a chance to apply your technical expertise where it truly matters: shaping spaces that support cutting‑edge healthcare and scientific innovation.

Why join this practice?

• High‑impact projects: Work on some of the UK’s most technically demanding health and science facilities, where precision and innovation directly improve lives.
• ArchiCAD mastery: Put your skills to work on projects that push the boundaries of digital design, with full support to refine and expand your expertise.
• Career progression: With 5+ years’ experience, you’ll step into a role that recognises your capability and gives you scope to grow into senior leadership.
• Collaborative culture: Join a team that values the technologist’s role as central to delivery, working alongside architects, engineers, and specialists who respect your input.
• London base: Be part of a thriving design hub, with projects that make a national impact while keeping you connected to the city’s vibrant professional scene.

What we’re looking for

We don’t believe in endless checklists. If you bring:

• 5+ years’ experience as an Architectural Technologist
• Strong proficiency in ArchiCAD
• A passion for technical detail and problem‑solving

…then you already have the foundation to succeed here.

What you’ll gain

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to unique, technically complex projects in health and science
• Ongoing professional development and support for chartership
• A workplace that values initiative, creativity, and technical mastery

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to shape environments that drive innovation and improve lives.
Apply today and take your career into the future of health and science design.