Architect / Architectural Technologist - 12-Month Contract Cardiff Central Station Extension | £27.06/hr | February 2026 StartWhy This Role? High-profile rail infrastructure: Work on the extension and refurbishment of Cardiff Central Station-a landmark project with genuine complexity and profile worth having on your CV
Top-tier client: Join a leading UK multi-disciplinary design and engineering consultancy (top 5 AJ100 practice) with real depth across rail, structures, and building services
True collaboration: Work in a balanced team environment with architects, technologists, engineers, and rail specialists-not siloed drawing production
12-month contract: Solid duration with a reputable client, inside IR35, office-based in Cardiff
The Project You’ll be working on the technical design and construction stages of Cardiff Central Station’s extension and refurbishment. This is RIBA Stage 4 delivery and beyond-producing architectural drawings, schedules, and specifications for a live rail environment where design intent meets the practical challenges of buildability, compliance, and budget.
What You’ll Be Doing Part of the architecture delivery team working through technical design (RIBA Stage 4) into construction
Producing architectural technical drawings, schedules, and specifications
Working in a multi-disciplinary team including building design and rail disciplines
Developing pragmatic design solutions that respond to the client brief within the constraints of a complex rail environment
Taking ownership of specific packages or areas of work within the project
What We’re Looking For Essential:
ARB Part 3 qualified (3-5 years post-certification) or CIAT Chartered (3-5 years post-chartership)
Demonstrable experience on complex projects through technical delivery and construction stages
Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations
Proficiency in CAD/Revit (Bentley/OpenBuildings Designer experience highly desirable)
Ideally:
Experience on transportation (particularly rail), commercial, or public sector projects
Comfortable taking responsibility for specific work packages
Strong team player with interpersonal skills and attention to detail
Able to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines
Contract Details Duration: 12 months, starting 1 February 2026
Pay rate: £27.06/hr (inside IR35, on payroll)
Hours: 37.5/week
Location: Cardiff (office-based)
Notice period: 4 weeks either side
Security clearance: Basic level required (may require proof of 5+ years UK residency)
*How to Apply
Send your CV with a brief note highlighting your relevant project experience, particularly any rail, transportation, or complex public sector work.
Questions? Get in touch directly.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.