£18,720
Average salary at age 20
£48,880
Average Salary
31
Average hours per week
Description
Architects plan and design the construction and development of buildings and land areas with regard to functional and aesthetic requirements.Main Tasks
- Liaises with client and other professionals to establish building type, style, cost limitations and landscaping requirements;
- Studies condition and characteristics of site, taking into account drainage, topsoil, trees, rock formations, etc.;
- Analyses site survey and advises client on development and construction details and ensures that proposed design blends in with the surrounding area;
- Prepares detailed scale drawings and specifications for design and construction and submits these for planning approval;
- Monitors construction work in progress to ensure compliance with specifications.
Qualifications
Entrants require a professional qualification in architecture that will encompass an accredited degree and postgraduate qualification, and at least two years practical experience.What Architects studied in higher education
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (W2) Design studies | 3 |
| (K2) Building | 1 |
| (K1) Architecture | 79 |
| (H2) Civil engineering | 1 |
| (K3) Landscape & garden design | 12 |
| (K4) Planning (urban, rural & regional) | 2 |
| (I1) Computer science | 1 |
UK Prospects
40300
Workforce Size
2.41%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
7910
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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