FutureBuild Architects, based in Birmingham, UK, is a mid-sized, award-winning architecture firm specializing in sustainable design, mixed-use urban developments, and heritage renovation projects. With a growing portfolio and increased workload after winning a cluster of local authority design bids, the firm faced a common but critical challenge:
They needed more talent—but not just any talent.
They wanted RIBA-standard design professionals, proficient in UK building codes, with solid Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp skills, and preferably with prior experience in the UK market—without bloating costs or waiting 2–3 months through traditional agencies.
FutureBuild needed 5 highly specialized architectural professionals—but were open to:
Hybrid roles (2–3 days remote)
Overseas architects with UK project experience
Long-term contractors (6–12 months) with an eye for permanent hire
They approached Altariya with this hybrid model in mind, hoping for fast, filtered, and affordable hiring without compromising quality.
They agreed to Altariya’s 50% advance fast-track hiring model, which allowed our team to prioritize the search internationally with video-first filtering.
| Position | Count | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Project Architect (UK-based) | 1 | RIBA Part III, planning documentation |
| Architectural Assistant (Part II) | 2 | Revit + AutoCAD, residential project knowledge |
| BIM Modeler (Remote from India) | 1 | UK project exposure, Revit + Navisworks |
| Technical CAD Drafter (Hybrid) | 1 | Must follow UK regulations and detail standards |
Discovery call with FutureBuild’s Studio Director & HR Lead
Aligned on hybrid expectations, UK work permits, RIBA registration checks
Finalized Altariya’s candidate presentation format:
CV + Revit/AutoCAD samples
Video interview
Location & visa status
Expected salary in GBP
Targeted platforms:
LinkedIn Premium (UK+India+Europe)
Archinect (Europe + South Asia)
Naukri (UK-Ready Indian Architects)
Altariya’s RIBA-ready architect pool
Telegram architecture communities
📥 Total Applications Received: 312
🎥 Video Interviews Conducted: 29
🧾 Portfolio Submissions Reviewed: 42
Candidates were filtered on:
UK planning documentation experience
Revit proficiency (live screen test recorded)
Communication skills
Remote/hybrid readiness
Visa status or relocation availability
Altariya shared top candidates with:
CV
Portfolio links (PDF or Behance)
5–7 min recorded video intro (project walkthrough or technical task)
Internal rating sheet
12 shortlisted applicants were invited by FutureBuild for:
Zoom interviews with technical leads
Live Revit tests (for BIM role)
Final negotiation and offer setup
| Metric | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Applications Received | 312 |
| Video Interviews Conducted | 29 |
| Final Interviews by Client | 12 |
| Candidates Hired | 5 |
| Time to Hire | 13 Working Days |
| Model | 50% Advance, 50% Post-Onboarding |
| Candidates From | UK (2), India (2), UAE (1) |
| Roles Covered | All 5 Filled |
| Hiring Type | 3 Hybrid, 2 Remote |
✔️ Cross-border recruitment with UK regulation alignment
✔️ RIBA-awareness + visa eligibility filtering
✔️ Revit screening with project context
✔️ Structured video-first evaluations
✔️ Remote/hybrid compatibility without compromise
For architecture firms like FutureBuild, the traditional recruitment path is too slow and limited—especially when hybrid work and global talent pools are the new norm.
Altariya’s architecture-focused hiring engine gave FutureBuild the best of both worlds:
Speed + Specialization + Studio Fit.
