I want to work in Architecture

Architect
Working in the construction industry, Architects can be involved with buildings old and new. They may be designing new buildings and extensions or in planning alternations to existing buildings and advising on restorations and conservation.
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Architectural Technologist
Architectural technologists are specialists in the science of architecture, building design and construction. They work closely with architects and help to turn the architect's concept into reality in the completed construction. Concerned with the technical side of design, they ensure that an attractive functional building performs successfully.
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Interior and Spatial Designer
Interior and Spatial Designers design, plan and construct interior spaces. This could involve restructuring of spaces, fixtures and fittings, lighting and decoration. This role typically involves working closely with clients and construction professionals.
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Building Surveyor
Building surveyors advise on the design and construction of new buildings as well as the maintenance and repair of existing buildings.
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General Practice/Commercial/Residential Surveyor
This type of surveyor’s activities relate to management, purchase, sale, or leasing of land and property, as well as valuing and surveying property.
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Building Control Officer
Building Control Officers ensure that construction of both new buildings and alterations to existing buildings meet regulatory standards in safety, sustainability, accessibility and design.
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Building Services Engineer
Building Services Engineers design, install and maintain the services that are needed to allow a building to do what it's designed to.
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Conservation Officer
Conservation Officers advise on and promote the preservation of historic sites.
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Estate Agent
Agents usually specialise in either sales or letting of residential or commercial properties, businesses or land on behalf of your clients. In this career you will need good people skills and the ability to negotiate to see a deal through to completion.
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Landscape Architect
Landscape Architects design, plan and oversee the construction of outside spaces ranging from parks and gardens to industrial and commercial sites.
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Production Designer
Production Designers work in Film, Television and/or Theatre creating the set in collaboration with other members of a production crew. Clear communication and creativity are essential for this role.
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Structural Engineer
Structural Engineers are involved in the design, planning and construction of buildings and bridges that are both aesthetically pleasing and safe.
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Town Planner
Town planners are involved in the development of cities, towns, villages and the countryside. This is in relation to housing, transport, leisure and the community.
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University Lecturer
As well as teaching through lectures and seminars, academic staff in higher education also carry out research and a wide range of administrative and pastoral tasks. Although a teaching qualification is not required, you will need a higher degree, normally a PhD. Competition is strong for entry-level academic posts.

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These websites may be useful in job searching and for providing further information on careers and employers related to Architecture.

• Adrem Group the jobs site for an Architecture & Design recruitment agency
• Architecture Jobs Features vacancies for architects, CAD technicians, architectural technologists/technicians and assistants.
• BD Online the architect's website. Includes a jobs section
• Building recruitment pages can be found in the industry's market-leading publication
• Careers in Construction recruitment agency
• Careerstructure.com building, civil engineering and design jobs UK-wide including a comprehensive Graduate Zone section with career advice.
• Dezeen Jobs an international design and architecture jobs site
• Eden Brown technical recruitment agency for jobs in architecture, interior design, building services, engineering, town planning, charities, construction, education, housing and social care besides others
• Energy Job Line provide a range of engineering opportunities including mechanical engineering jobs, electrical, structural, offshore and many more vacancies with the leading engineering industry companies and recruitment agencies worldwide
• Hays Architecture leading recruiter for the architectural industry for over 30 years
• Hunter:Dunning Recruitment UK Architectural Jobs & Recruitment, Job Search for Architects, Technicians and Assistants with Architecture Recruitment Specialists.
• Laing O'Rourke includes specific roles for graduates
• Modern Building Services Online offers an editorial perspective covering the Building Services industry, principally in the UK
• Online Yellow Pages always worth searching for appropriate employer types in your local area to whom you might send a speculative CV
• Premises Recruitment specialist recruitment consultancy for professional and technical personnel in the property and construction industry
• RIBA Appointments an industry recruitment site that also offers careers advice
• Stock Harvard specialises in Architecture and Interior Design jobs. Cover London , the South East and East Anglia
• The Architect's Journal an industry journal site with news and information including a jobs page
• Urban Design Jobs opportunities in: architecture, community development, conservation, economic development landscape, planning, regeneration, researcher, urban design and urban planning.

Professional Bodies
Many of the professional bodies listed below have careers sections on their websites.

• Architects Registration Board
• Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
• Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists includes a careers and jobs section
• Chartered Institute of Building includes a careers section
• National Association of Estate Agents
• Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
• Royal Institute of British Architects includes a careers section.
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors includes a jobs section
• Royal Town Planning Institute includes a careers section

You may also find useful reviews and application/interview tips for specific organisations on the following websites:
Glassdoor
The Job Crowd
Wikijob

• University of Kent Vacancy Database
• Royal Institute of British Architecture (RIBA)
• Arch Daily – articles on all aspects of architecture including career paths 
• What can I do with a degree in architecture