Local authorities often run departments dedicated to architecture and design of buildings and structures in their local area. Roles can involve the design of educational, medical and community buildings, among others.
This page lists a number of UK based recruitment agencies that have a substantial degree of experience in filling architecture and design vacancies for local authorities.
Becoming an architect requires a five year degree approved by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), and two years of work experience. At least 5 GCSEs are required to gain entry to a degree course, along with 3 A levels, with maths and a science subject often preferred.
Experience working within a local authority department may be beneficial when applying for such roles, although extensive experience in private architectural practices will also put candidates in a good position to get such a job.
Working hours are regular 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. However, additional work may be required in order to meet deadlines.
Trainee positions pay between £14,000 and £19,000 per year, while registered architects can earn up to £30,000 per year. Those with five years experience post registration can earn between £34,000 and £42,000 a year.
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55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, Birmingham, B3 2AA
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Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7YB
MCR is a search consultancy that delivers elite white-collar Construction professionals. The company is based in Southampton, Hampshire and is a member of the REC and Supply Chain Sustainability School. They typically source candidates with outstanding reputations, construction awards, and a proven track record.
37 Rostron Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 3AF
Hertfordshire-based Speyhawk is an independent Construction recruitment specialist that supplies all levels of Commercial, Technical, and Management professionals to clients of all sizes across the UK, Africa, Europe, Middle East, East Asia, and beyond. Their remit spans multiple fields, such as Architecture & Design, Building Services, Facades, Fit-Out, Health & Safety, and Facilities Management.
Wheatsheaf House 39 High Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8BB
TeamResourcing is experienced in assigning candidates to the UK's Construction, Engineering, and Property markets. For over 34 years, they have been hiring for a wide variety of permanent, temporary, and contract roles for clients in the BMS, BEMS, and New Homes sectors. With teams based in Burgess Hill, London, and Manchester, the company operates along with its network named: TeamBMS, TeamConstruction, and TeamSales.
25 Princess Road, Primrose Hill, Camden Town, London, NW1 8JR
PR Recruitment and Training Ltd, headquartered in Scunthorpe, specialises in covering employment opportunities in the Engineering and Technical verticals. With a national reach, they assign talent to various temporary and permanent positions at all levels. These include Crane Drivers, Electricians, Health & Safety Engineers, Quality Inspectors, Sales Engineers, and Welders. The firm has over 20 years of combined experience.
50-54 Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, South Humberside, DN15 7PQ
ERS Recruitment has over 7,000 professionals in their database and works with approximately 130 companies, primarily in the Construction industry. They have been in business since 2002, supplying skilled Engineers and Office Staff to temporary and permanent positions in the North East and internationally.
Tennis World, Prissick Base, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS4 3SA
Petrogate is a consultancy that specialises in the provision of staff to the Oil & Gas, Technology, and Construction sectors. They cover both contract and permanent placements. Equipped with a global reach, and offices located in London and Iraq, they cater to organisations throughout Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
152 - 160 Kemp House, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
J&L Asbestos Recruitment, launched in 2014, specialises in hiring Asbestos professionals for companies internationally. Individuals who have completed necessary training can apply for permanent, temporary and contract jobs, from Removal Operative and Surveyor, to Manager and Director. They have offices in Ipswich and five other sites. They have 10 partnerships and certifications, including a membership with the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association.
Suite G3, Connexions, 159 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1QJ
Construction Futures has been supplying personnel such as Construction Planners, Project Controllers and Claims Professionals since 2002 in Wokingham and beyond. They conduct search and selection, executive recruitment and consultancy for the Infrastructure and Construction industries. The agency was founded by the former director of Project Resource, who has been involved with the recruitment industry since 1996.
Twyford Lodge, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 5RY
Maxim Recruitment Limited helps employers across the UK and abroad through its specialised staffing support. Since 2003, the agency has been working within the Construction and Quantity Surveying industries, while fulfilling an array of vacancies at all levels. They meet the recruitment needs of various functions, including Accounting, Architecture, Building Contracting, Civil Engineering, Cost Consulting, Project Management, and Property.
87b Queens Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1TT
Global Tunneling is a workforce solutions supplier in the Tunnel Construction industry. The firm provides swift and dependable recruitment services, supplying employees for all jobs on tunnel building sites and beyond. They recruit for a variety of positions like Construction Manager, Conveyor Belt Electrician, Forklift Operator, and Plant Supervisor. The company has offices in Denmark, The Netherlands, Qatar, and the UK.
Unit 2 Gordano Court, Bristol, Avon, BS20 7FS
Taylors Trades and Labour supports the UK Construction sector with a main focus on Scotland, recruiting permanent, temporary, contract and ad hoc General and Skilled Labourers, Operators and the like. They also make sure that the candidates they present are fully vetted, reference checked and have applicable certifications like those awarded under the Construction Plant Competence Scheme and Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme.
1st Floor, Meadowbank House Meadowbank Business Park, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 8EH
Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Sales recruitment firm that places Field Sales professionals in businesses across the UK. They offer a no placement, no fee scheme, and free replacement candidate in the first eight weeks of employment. They specialise in contingency sales recruitment, managed advertising and headhunting. Examples of roles they recruit are Fabricator, Surveyor, Marketing Manager, and Area Sales Manager.
Blackbox Business Centre, Beech Lane, Wilmslow, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5ER
Avance Consulting extends IT, Digital and Engineering employment opportunities globally. Besides hiring for permanent and contract roles, they also perform executive search and recruitment process outsourcing. They have an extensive network with offices in 10 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, including a UK office in Borehamwood. They were founded in 2007 and have since completed over 6,000 placements and aided over 1,000 contractors.
25 Leeming Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4EB
JPM Resourcing Ltd specially supplies white collar personnel for businesses in the Construction sector. They have offices in Coulsdon and Liverpool, and their operations began in 2014. Their team has more than 20 years of experience.
Unit 602, 6th Floor, Kingsgate, High Street, Coulsdon, Surrey, RH1 1SG
Aylin White Recruitment is an agency specialising in the Real Estate and Built Environment sectors. Their client portfolio includes Vital Energy, Axis, Berkeley, Skanska, Faithful Gould, Multiplex, Vinci Construction, and more. Based in London, they ensure they meet clients and candidates face-to-face to better understand their needs. They are APSCo accredited and are members of Women in Recruitment.
Warnford Court 29 Throgmorton St, City of London, London, EC2N 2AT
Orsted Recruitment is focused on the recruitment of the right talent within the Building Envelope and Construction Products markets. They feature over 15 years of experience in fulfilling temporary and permanent placements for roles, from graduates to senior management within the following disciplines: Sales, Commercial, Technical, Design, Operations, Production, Projects & Contracts, Installations, Marketing, Accounts & Admin, and Management.
BG Futures Building, Longdales Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3DY
CVG Recruitment Ltd, launched in 2018, focuses on Construction recruitment locally and globally. With an office in Norwich, they cater to all levels of employment, from junior level up to management titles. They specifically look into Construction fields, namely Design, Technical, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Planning, although they can also handle Project Management and Commercial.
Adepta Suite 3 Hill Farm Kirby Road, Kirby Bedon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7DU
Lignum Recruitment Ltd is a provider of technical and specialist professionals for roles in Construction, Facades, and Interior Projects throughout the UK, Europe, and the US. The company was established in 2015 and recruits on a contract, temporary, and permanent basis. They also offer executive search solutions and tailored staffing solutions services.
Unit 20, St James Business Centre, Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6PS
CRS Professionals connects job seekers in Construction and Property with firms looking to employ permanent and freelance Architects, Site Engineers, CAD Technicians, Quantity Surveyors and more. Through their main office in Birmingham, they have been working across fields like Construction Management, Mechanical & Electrical Systems Building Services, and Architecture, since 2011, utilising their team's combined experience of over 40 years.
66-68 Hagley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8PF
Strategy Recruitment Solutions connects employers with the right talent for Recruitment and Sales roles within a spectrum of industries such as Sales, Education, IT, Finance & Accounting, Executive, HR, Media, Creative, and more. With over 10 years of recruitment experience, they have specialised in permanent placements by utilising various talent search and marketing techniques. They are located in Hertfordshire.
AV House, Amor Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1UG
With over four decades of experience, Cognisant Limited has worked with some notable names, including major PLCs, SMEs, and specialist, privately-held businesses. They recruit mid-to-senior-level positions, including c-suite, within the Property and Construction sectors around the country. Some of the roles they recruit for include Construction Manager, Operations Director, Project Director, Head of Land, and Leasing Director .
85 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
V Recruitment is a Facilities Management recruiter that also has a background in Financial staffing. They specialise in search and selection, predominantly within Security and Soft Services.
St Thomas Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4DB
City Site Solutions Ltd manages recruitment in Construction nationwide, with an office in Billericay and 5 other sites in the UK. They hire permanent and freelance Management and Technical personnel, like Site Managers and Estimators, as well as contract Trades and Labour workers, like Carpenters and Electricians. They also have Tunnelling specialists who have serviced projects like Hinkley Power Station and Crossrail. They were launched in 2000.
5-11 Lavington Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 0NZ
Power People Limited recruits for Energy and Process opportunities nationwide. Founded in 2010, they cover the following fields: Coal, Construction & Engineering, Hydro/Wave, Gas & Oil, Nuclear, Waste to Energy, Wind, and Shipbuilding & Marine. The talent firm provides staffing solutions for various temporary and permanent vacancies, including Electricians, Platers, Marine Fitters, and Welders.
30 Crosby Road North, Liverpool, Merseyside, L22 4QF
365 Recruit is an employment company that supplies personnel to industries like Aerospace, Automotive, Civil Engineering, Construction, Defence, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Rail, and Utilities throughout the UK and overseas. They have offices in Shropshire, the Midlands and East Anglia. 365 provides support for the certification of EU professionals and they recruit for Labourers, Drivers, Plumbers, Carpenters, 360 Excavators, and Dozers.
Lilac Farm, Eastmoor Road, Oxborough, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9QA
Teespro Recruitment works exclusively for the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors across the UK. Since its establishment in 2021, they have been supplying qualified candidates to a diverse range of disciplines, such as Chemical & Petrochemical, Civil & Infrastructure, Fabrication, FMCG, EPCM, Pharmaceutical, Process, and Renewable & Net Zero Energy. The company hires for a wide variety of permanent and temporary positions at all levels.
Commerce House, 1 Exchange Square, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 1DE
Cavendish Professionals is a London-based specialist agency that started business in 2009. Focusing mainly on the Construction, Engineering and Technology industries, they also cover Architecture, Healthcare and Finance. They cater to clients nationwide and internationally by providing blue and white collar solutions for infrastructure projects, and placing candidates into organisations across the UK, DACH, Nordics and ME regions.
1 Royal Exchange, City of London, London, EC3V 3DG
NW Recruitment is a staffing agency that specialises in providing bespoke recruitment solutions to candidates and clients alike within the Asbestos, Compliance, Environmental and Water Treatment industries. The company has over 60 years of combined experience and is based in Farnham. The agency recruits for positions like Water Treatment Engineer, TMV Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Hydrogeologists, Quality Management, ISO Auditors, and more.
Suite 2, Victoria House, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QU
Ogie Recruitment is a London-based firm that specialises in the provision of Construction and IT professionals on a permanent and contract basis throughout the UK and Ireland. Covering various areas, such as Building, Civil Engineering, Highways, Demolition, Fit-Out, Rail, they recruit for a wide range of roles including Quantity Surveyor, Engineer, Estimator, Health & Safety, Database Developer, Full-Stack Developer, Foreman.
First Floor 1 Allum Way, Whetstone, London, N20 9QL
Premiere Personnel is a family-owned firm that supplies staff to a broad range of sectors. The services they offer include temporary & permanent recruitment, on-site recruitment services, high volume, multi site, ad hoc, free training, biometric time attendance, and dashboard reporting. The agency is partnered with MGM Training to provide approved forklift truck training courses. They are an approved RTITB training centre.
Thorncliffe Park Estate, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 2PH
Elvet Recruitment is a specialist in the Construction recruitment industry, covering the Building, Housing, and Infrastructure sectors. Their team is equipped with more than 30 years of combined recruitment experience. They support permanent, temporary, and contract staffing requirements.
Humber House, Mandale Business Park, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1TH
Adelphi Recruitment sources specialists and managers in Real Estate & Construction and Finance & Investment. They opened their doors in 2017 and have since built a track record that includes having 98% of their placements pass probation, completing assignments across 12 Central and Eastern European countries and serving firms like Mainstage Logistics and Prologis. Based in Eastbourne, they perform contingency recruitment and executive search.
Suite 15 Courtlands Road, Charter House, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8UY
Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a tech specialist company that provides staffing solutions to several sectors including Utilities, Construction, Civil, Drainage and Environmental, and Renewables. Some roles they recruit for are Quantity Surveyor, Training Instructor, SHEQ Advisor, Drainage Engineer, HGV Class 2 Driver, Laborer, and General Operative. The company is based in Surrey.
30 Holmethorpe Avenue, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2NL
Laboris Solutions supplies professionals to the Construction, Engineering, and Manufacturing markets. They specialise in fulfilling permanent recruitment needs and have more than 8 years of industry experience. They are headquartered in Oxford.
Suite 19 Oxford House, John Smith Drive, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2JY
HSQ Recruitment aids in meeting an extensive client portfolio's staffing requirements. The entity operates across the UK and hires on a contract, permanent, and temporary basis. With offices in Leeds and London, they deal with the Civil Engineering, Construction, Highways, Rail, and Water & Utilities industries and cater to the Commercial, Design, Operations, and Site fields.
Marshall Hall Mills, Elland Lane, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9DU
Mech Tech Professionals is an independently owned recruitment consultancy that offers staffing solutions to Engineering & Technical, Building & Construction and Access & Environmental space. They provide contract, temporary or permanent placements and operate nationwide and internationally. They are members of the REC, FSB, and ARCA.
Unit B, 3-4 De Clare Court 5 Sir Alfred Owen Way Pontygwindy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan, CF83 3HU
The Talent Movement focuses on skilled, technical, and mid-to-senior level recruitment. Launched in 2021, they work with clients on a retained basis. The company is located in Yorkshire, but recruits UK-wide.
2 Forest Business Park, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 4RH
IBEX Search and Selection is an international, multi-sector recruitment consultancy that finds staff for various assignments at all levels. They primarily focus on the Construction, Digital, and IT industries across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Since 2018, the agency has also offered their expertise in the Finance, HR, Marketing, and Sales sectors. They are members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
18 Hatfields South Bank, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8DJ
Plymtree Careers operates across the Oil & Gas, Energy, Construction, Engineering, Marine, Life Science, Technology, Finance, and Power & Mining industries. They are headquartered in Devon and have been operating since 2009. They also offer executive headhunting services for roles such as Managing Director, Operations Director, Regional Director, Country Manager, Recruitment Manager, and more senior positions.
Simmonds Place, Kingsmill Industrial Estate, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1BS
Ongo Recruitment works across Health & Social Care, Industrial & Warehousing, Construction & Engineering and Public Sector & Administration, hiring for permanent, temporary and temp to perm roles. Additionally, they also source for apprentices and executives. With an office in Scunthorpe, they have been covering North Lincolnshire and nearby regions since 2007.
15-19 Cole Street, Scunthorpe, South Humberside, DN15 6QY
BRS Jobs is a recruitment firm specialising in four core sectors: Construction & Steelworks, Trades & Labour, Mechanical & Electrical, and Automotive & Engineering. The agency, which was established in 2015, fills contractual and permanent basis roles. Some of the roles they fill include General Operative, Welder, Site Supervisor, Car/Van Technician, MOT Tester, Crane Supervisor, and HGV Technician. BRS Jobs is based in Staines, Surrey.
21 Tims Boat Yard, Staines, Middlesex, TW18 3JY
Bates & Bradshaw Ltd provides recruitment solutions to the Construction & Property, Manufacturing & Production, Trades & Labour, Transport & Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain, and Renewables sectors. They hire on a temporary and permanent basis for roles like Plumber, Gas Engineer, Production Team Leader, and Health & Safety Support Officer. The company is based in Melton.
Melton Court, Biz Hub, Gibson Ln, North Ferriby, North Humberside, HU14 3HH
Margaret Hodge Recruitment finds candidates for a diverse range of industries nationwide, including Construction, Engineering, Healthcare, Hospitality & Events, Industrial, Office Staff, and Scientific. They have been members of the Association of Labour Providers since 2019. With teams based in East Kilbride, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Livingston, the recruitment specialist helps in filling permanent, temporary, and contract assignments.
Apex 2, 97 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH12 5HD
Verrus, situated in Leeds, performs executive search and selection in Construction, Civils, Industrial, Engineering, Technology, Consumer Goods and Business Services. They began in 2003 and have since put forth candidates for domestic and global job openings. Their track record consists of forging continuous partnerships with 62% of their clients and having a high retention rate for their placements, with 72% staying in their posts for at least three years.
Broad Gate The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 8EQ
Arc Recruitment is an independently-owned Halifax-based agency delivering Commercial, Industrial, and Construction talents within the Engineering, Construction, Professional Services, Public Sector, Manufacturing, Logistics, and GLAA regulated sectors. They support permanent, contract, and interim staffing needs. They were formed in 2000.
4 Harrison Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2AF
Steel Connexions Ltd predominantly supports the Steelwork industry, helping Cold Rolled Manufacturers, Design and Drawing Offices, Plant Suppliers and more with their staffing needs. Launched in 2008, by a founder with over 30 years of related experience, they have built a customer portfolio that includes Ficep and Southern Fabrications Sussex Ltd.
33 Spindletree Drive, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 2DG
Talent84 Ltd provides temp and perm recruitment solutions to several markets including Industrial, Manufacturing, Construction, Driving & Logistics, Engineering, IT, Oil & Gas, Sales & Marketing, Catering, Cleaning & Hospitality, and more. The agency is based in Newcastle upon Tyne and has offices in Newcastle, Sunderland, South Shields, Teesside, and Wakefield.
Boho 6 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 1RE
Elite Search Associates has been extending employment opportunities in Accounting & Finance, Construction & Civil Engineering and Health & Social Care since 2019. They seek Qualified, Part Qualified, Transactional, Senior, Professional, Commercial and Management resources, who they place into permanent and temporary placements across Yorkshire & Humberside, the North West, North East, East & West Midlands and Lincolnshire.
The Junction, Charles Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5FH
Hays Construction and Property is a specialist agency that provides workforces for the Construction and Property sectors. They offer permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities for roles such as Senior Planning Officer, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Senior Site Manager, Preconstruction Manager, Project Escort, Painter, and Labourer.
1 Berry Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB25 1HF
Looking for motivated candidates? Or your next career move? Then choose Pol Recruitment! We specialise in connecting UK businesses with skill-vetted staff across a wide range of markets - including catering, driving, construction, office and warehouse! Our team has more than 24 years of experience and can find the right match for temporary and permanent openings nationwide. Contact us now to find out more.
Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9DJ
Orchid House Solutions specializes in connecting exceptional talent with top-tier opportunities across various industries, Employers seeking skilled professionals and candidates looking for their next career move can rely on our personalized recruitment solutions to ensure the perfect fit every time.
84 Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3AA
At Kairos RT we know you can't afford to waste time in the fast-moving world of the Construction industry. We understand that effective recruitment solutions need to be personalised and tailored to your specific needs. Our boutique nature means we can be accessible, transparent and collaborative.
Stirling House, Business Centre, Denny End Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9AB