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I have a masters degree in Architecture, what can I do now?

I have completed part II and have gained a full Masters degree. I have posted my CV to every company around and not having any luck with the current climate out there.

I am currently looking into providing independent architectural services work. Whats are the main concerns with this not being in a practise environment?

Also my other concerns is liability. How far can I take a job before the possibility of getting sued arises? Is it advised to work under a fully RIBA regiestered Architect to do private work?

Would indemnity insurance be available to someone who isn’t a chartered architect? And how is this sought?

If someone could give me some words of wisdom and even links to other helpful sites it would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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james_60

I feel the same way....I only have a degree in architecture and have worked for an award-winning practice for over a year but for 2 years now, I've been unemployed!

Now I dont know if doing my part 2 will actually help me in getting a job. I have started doing private work, it's the way forward for paying the bills whilst staying in architecture.

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ed_86

James, could you elaborate on how to get private work and what you can do. I also only have a degree; fortunately I am working, but for such a low wage I am now looking into getting private work.

Thanks.

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nats_48

Its illegal for an architect to practise without PI. If you are not an architect you can, but if you get sued for negligence you are on your own, therefore it's not a good idea. You can get sued at any point in a job, even if you give bad advice very early in a project that results in loss or damage to the client.

No I wouldn't work under an architect as that would be very expensive as you would have to pay him as well as yourself - just get some PI and be careful and if you aren't very experienced try to get someone as a mentor, such as a tutor who works in practice that you can sound questions off.

The only main things you need to start up are a separate business account, registration as a sole trader or company, PI, and clients of course. But getting a book on starting up an architectural practice would be the first step along with attending some start up seminars etc.

I am an experienced architect of 18 years and I've been out of work for a year so you are not alone, it's a pretty vicious world out there at the moment.

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