Architecture jobs – opportunities in the leisure industry

Architecture jobs in the leisure industry could mean that you are involved in a range of exciting projects.

The leisure trend
As we have more disposable income and our leisure time becomes increasingly important to us, there is a rush to provide us with the very latest in leisure facilities. Whether these are regenerated buildings or completely new designs, the leisure industry needs competent architects. An architecture job for a firm that works with the leisure industry could provide you with a wide range of experiences.

Hotels
From transforming industrial units to the very latest and trendiest in city hotels to creating a luxury themed, country hotel from scratch, architecture jobs for the hotel and hospitality industry have never been more challenging. Combining period features with the latest technology and giving guests and staff a truly different experience is all within the power of a good architect, and the architectural jobs available in this area are snapped up fairly quickly.

Gyms and spas
The fitness and beauty sector of the leisure industry is growing quickly. Architecture jobs in this area vary from designing complete new gyms and fitness centres to fitting up-to-date studio, pool and treatment facilities into older buildings. From boutique private gyms to local authority leisure centres and swimming pools, architecture jobs in this sector will give you excellent experience.

Retail outlets
The time of the out-of-town retail park is not over. In fact, not only are there new retail and leisure complexes being built in suburban areas, but city-centre buildings are also seeing significant regeneration into high-end complexes that may include cinemas, bars, restaurants and shops. Architecture jobs here require an eye not only for planning space but for seeing how people will use the space so that the finished result produces a positive experience for shoppers and workers alike.

There’s no sign of the leisure industry slowing down, and with so many varied sectors within it, it’s a great area to look for architecture jobs that give you both the scope to use your creativity and the business environment to hone your general skills. If you can find an architectural job in this area, you should take the opportunity to learn as much as possible.

To talk to one of our advisers about the architecture jobs we have on offer today, or to recruit staff with the imagination to take your company forward, call now on 0115 946 9034 or e-mail us at recruit@ktp-recruitment.com

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