Architect - Retail

Your Role Gensler Birmingham office is seeking an experienced Architect with strong technical skills, and experience in the Retail & Lifestyle sectors, to join our team. You will be experienced in Revit, and a highly motivated individual with a proactive attitude and eager to learn. A self-motivated team player with a positive, communicative and collaborative approach, you will work with Architects and Interior Design colleagues across Gensler practice areas. As a member of the team, you will be fully integrated into design teams, participating hands-on and collaborating directly with team members, across all stages, from test fits to technical detailing and construction documentation. What You Will Do As an Architect, you will tap into your boundless creativity to contribute towards the design of unique environments, providing exemplar design knowledge from concept to completion of projects working across all the design stages. Designing World class buildings Involvement with all phases of the design process, including programming, concept design, schematic design, design and technical development, specification and tendering processes Support the Principals to develop the client, contractor and design team communications, developing and maintaining strong external and internal relationships Prepare plans, elevations, details and sections through to detailed construction drawings Your Qualifications An undergraduate or master degree in Architecture or Architecture Technology qualification with demonstrable experience in design, detailing and/or construction documentation Proficiency in Revit a must, experience in Rhino, Grasshopper, and 3Ds Max advantageous Experience within the Retail and Lifestyle sectors Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Outstanding graphic presentation skills Experience with international projects an advantage Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently Life at Gensler We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities. As part of the firm commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future. #LI-MS2 At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email info@gensler.com.