your trusted partner for architecture talent:
With over 30 years’ experience in architecture recruitment, Randstad connects top talent—from Architectural Technologists and Building Surveyors to Directors—with leading practices nationwide. Our specialist consultants understand the industry's demands and take pride in matching candidates with roles that reflect their expertise and ambitions. From CIAT members to RIBA-accredited professionals, we place talent at all levels, in every corner of the country.
some of the roles we can help you fill:
FAQs.
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how do we present good value for money with our recruitment fees?
We deliver lasting placements through our expertise in understanding your needs and finding the right talent. Benefit from our exclusive data and over 20 years of research to overcome talent attraction challenges with data-driven solutions.
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how do we attract and present top talent?
Our proactive approach uses both our own extensive database and external talent sources, alongside headhunting, targeted advertising, and industry events to drive strong application rates. We also excel in passive talent sourcing through data analysis to identify where top professionals engage, crafting resonant messages and amplifying employer brands to reach candidates others miss, with a focus on building long term valuable relationships that can start at someone's first job post qualification throughout their career.
We don’t just focus on the talent that is available today, but a leading voice in the industry, providing data and solutions to create a more equitable and welcoming environment for diverse talent pools, future leaders and helping people work with our partnership strategy.
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how do we screen talent?
Randstad empowers architectural practices and design consultancies to secure talent that drives design excellence and impactful built environments. We begin by working to understand your firm's ethos, project pipeline, and specific design challenges, to craft detailed role specifications that capture the nuances of your company's needs.
Our rigorous screening process extends beyond Part I, II, and III qualifications, and technical proficiencies (e.g., proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, BIM), to assess essential soft skills crucial for collaborative design, including communication effectiveness, creative problem-solving, and team integration. Before reaching you, our candidates have undergone multiple evaluations including portfolio run throughs, experience of RIBA stages, knowledge of UK professional standards, and personality assessments.
Our comprehensive approach provides employers with thoroughly screened, impactful architectural professionals, allowing you to focus on creating innovative and sustainable designs.
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