Architect : Employers and vacancy sources

There are over 30,000 architects in the UK, with most being self-employed or working in private practice as partners, associates or salaried architects. Private practices can range from small to medium-sized firms (SMEs) to much larger practices that will incorporate other professional areas such as planning, urban design, construction or project management.

Central and local government also employs architects, usually in planning departments. Other employers include construction companies, commercial and industrial organisations and retailers and manufacturers.

There are also many consultants that employ architects. Their clients may include central and local government, private developers, house builders and firms across the construction industry.

Teaching and research opportunities on architectural courses, available with training providers and in higher and further education, are becoming more commonly available.

Sources of vacancies

• Search graduate jobs on this site.
• Architects' Journal    
• RIBA Appointments    
• Building Design: The Architects' Website   
• Building4jobs  
• Careers in Construction    
• Career Structure  
• Jobs in Construction   
• Just Construction   
• Local Government Jobs   
• Opportunities: The Public Sector Recruitment Weekly   
• Local and regional press.
• Local authority websites.

Recruitment agencies also handle vacancies. See the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)  for details.

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