Architects
Code: 17-1011.00
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£99,280
Range: £62,300 - £161,420
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Architect
Architectural Designer
Design Architect
Planner
Project Architect
Specifications Writer
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
- Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
- Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Trimble SketchUp Pro
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
Amazon Redshift
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Engineering and Technology
design
building and construction
Business
customer service
management
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Arts and Humanities
English language
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Innovation
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Frequently Asked Questions About Architects
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Architects is £99,280. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £62,300, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £161,420 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Architects typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Architects include: Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble SketchUp Pro, Microsoft PowerPoint, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2, Amazon Redshift. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£62,300
Median Annual (Average):
£99,280
90th Percentile (Senior):
£161,420
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