Careers

A Pause For Thought

A child asks “What do architects do?” “We draw pictures of buildings and people build them.” This sinks in. “I am going to be an architect!” It is a wonderful profession – the result of the work is built – presents every day. But it is not without frustrations and difficulties – and we have a big task – half of energy consumption is through buildings, and construction is wasteful. We must tackle these issues – buildings mirror the culture that creates them.

Architects take their place within a construction industry meeting a requirement for habitation. In the UK, the profession requires a minimum seven years training (and then at least another five or six before you become fluent at your work) the ability to stretch when deadlines need to be met, impartiality, tact, to be a team player,  leadership, and a sense of humour. It’s a vocation, like being a teacher or musician. You have to want to build. However far you look there are always new and better ways – construction is the art of the possible.

General Notes & Job Applications

For all posts see our general notes & ten criteria for good work.  MBA is an equal opportunities employer.

Apply for jobs by email to jobs@marcus-beale.co.uk.  If you do not see the job you are looking for and have an exceptional interest in this practice because of your personal career journey please email us, otherwise do look back later.

Thank you for your interest in MBA.

Job Vacancies

MBA are hiring [2 positions]

Architect with minimum 10 years post qualification experience

Conservation accredited or close to accreditation [RIBA or AABC]

Must

  • be good at design,
  • fluent with technical details,
  • have a track record as project architect running successful projects value £3-10 million,
  • have experience of retrofitting historic buildings.

What we offer:

  • small friendly practice with fabulous projects,
  • working with some of the top designers and engineers in the UK, 
  • the opportunity to build the practice and assist in succession,
  • good working conditions and a sensible salary.
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Part 2 Architectural Assistant

We are looking for:

  • a good designer,
  • interested in technical design,
  • eager to re-purpose historic buildings,  
  • who appreciates the cultural significance of architecture
  • and is organised and methodical.

What we offer you:

  • small friendly practice with fabulous projects,
  • working with some of the top designers and engineers in the UK, 
  • the opportunity to learn how to repair, adapt and alter historic buildings and build some new ones,
  • first hand practical experience and support through all RIBA stages leading to your professional qualification.

Please apply to jobs@marcus-beale.co.uk

enclosing a brief CV.