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

Part II Assistant

Full time in practice.

Part II Assistant required for immediate start.

Must share the ethos of the practice.

Qualified Architect with 3-5 years post qualification experience

Full time in practice.

To run a series of exciting jobs including new build and doing smart things to old buildings.

Must have:

A track record as a job architect delivering a project to a high standard on time and on budget.

An interest in doing smart things in old places.