Architect/ Architectural Technologist in Cardiff

MorsonEdge are looking to recruit a motivated Architect / Architectural Technologist to join a busy Cardiff studio for the architectural design of a Railway Station. This appointment will be on a 1 year contract basis, starting 1 Feb 2026. The business is an exciting and inspirational place to work, and they are a top 5 AJ 100 practice with a global depth of talent and reach. They passionately believe that good design can positively transform people’s lives and strive to deliver the very best for their clients. They are a true multidisciplinary practice and relish the ability to solve our clients’ problems. Their Cardiff studio is involved in the design and delivery of the built environment across the Education, Transportation, Commercial, Residential, Energy, Defence and Workplace sectors.

You would be working with Architects, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, Structural and Building Services Engineers with a balanced mix of graduates through to senior professionals and directors. People are the heart of our success and supporting, training, and mentoring our staff is paramount to them remaining at the forefront of design and innovation.

Job Description

They are looking to recruit an Architect / Architectural Technologist with 3-5 years experience post-professional or post-chartership qualifications with particular experience in technical delivery and construction stages. This opportunity would ideally suit someone looking to work in a multi‑disciplinary collaborative environment where they will be given the opportunity to work on a high‑profile project in the extension and refurbishment of a railway Station in a true multi‑disciplinary team.

Your Role

• Being part of the Architecture delivery team in delivering technical design (RIBA work stage 4) for the specific project mentioned above.
• Working in a collaborative environment as a part of a multi-disciplinary team including building design and rail disciplines.
• Delivery of Architectural technical drawing, schedules and specifications.
• To ensure design responses are pragmatic and respond to the client brief whilst respecting the opportunities and constraints that each site affords, through climate, context and culture.
• To continue to develop designs that are firmly rooted with a strong narrative and that seek to enhance our reputation.
• Reporting on activity and analysis of feedback and success factors.
• Development of the design culture and capability of our multi-disciplinary design team(s).

What you can bring

• The candidate will have a RIBA Part 3 qualification or CIAT accreditation with demonstrable experience on a wide range of complex projects at different stages with a good understanding of the UK Building Regulations.
• Flexible approach to working with a positive and can-do attitude, self‑motivated and committed individuals who can be both clear thinkers but have the willingness to be a strong team player and support the Project lead.
• Experience in Transportation specifically Rail projects, Commercial and Public sector building preferably.
• The desired individual will understand the design process and can deliver this from concept into detail design, understanding how to identify and design key details, through to completion.
• The candidate for this role will be required to take responsibility for specific roles, areas or packages of work within a project and recognise the importance of the project budget and seek to develop their knowledge of project finances.
• The personal qualities required from the applying candidate should demonstrate Strong interpersonal skills, organised and efficient with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Highly skilled and passionate designer committed to deliver design excellence at all stages of the design and construction process.
• Be proficient in using design software, specifically looking for experience with Bentley / Open Building Designer, Revit, Adobe suite, Enscape or V‑Ray and AutoCad.

Security Clearance

This role will require a basic level of security clearance with the potential of increasing security level if required. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.