EB Global

UK demand outpaces available talent

  • 675

    Architectural roles open

  • 637

    Candidates active in the UK

  • ±1

    Candidates per role available

Some of our available SA talent

Explore a selection of top-tier professionals currently registered with us.

When you choose ewi, you’ll be partnered with a single, dedicated consultant who speaks your language, understands your skill set and can deliver curated career advice. From sourcing roles that fit your needs both professionally and culturally, to interview preparation and relocation support, they’ll be by your side throughout your search and beyond.

  • BIM Technician

    ​He is a seasoned BIM and Revit professional with more than 15 years of experience. After beginning his career with a year in structural design engineering, he spent nine years in architecture before moving into a UK-based MEP design practice. He now leads BIM workflows, mentors junior staff, and brings advanced Revit MEP capability alongside deep expertise in BIM collaboration, project setup, and drawing office administration.

    Fully loaded cost:​ £30,000 pa​​​​

  • Project Architect

    A 22-year industry professional with extensive Revit experience since 2012, following earlier work in ArchiCAD. Experience spans commercial, residential, stadia, manufacturing, laboratories, hospitality, aviation, and urban planning. Brings international exposure through projects in Asia, West Africa, and the Middle East, has delivered across all RIBA stages, and offers a proven track record in leading teams, managing clients, and aligning stakeholders.

    Fully loaded cost: £40,000 pa

  • BIM Manager

    ​She is a 14-year architect who has progressed into a BIM Manager role, implementing new BIM technologies and overseeing cost control on major projects involving international teams. She is experienced in liaising with stakeholders and clients while managing multidisciplinary teams. Her architectural background includes high-end residential, healthcare, heritage, and conservation projects, and she has integrated BIM into her workflows since 2010.

    Fully loaded cost: ​​£41,000 pa​​​

Cost comparison of similar job title across UK and South Africa

We operate on a typical cost-plus model.

A senior BIM Coordinator with 6–10+ years of experience in the UK typically earns between £45k and £50k+.

Including employer pension contributions and other on-costs, the total UK cost ranges from £54k to £61k.

In Cape Town, a comparable engineer would cost £34k to £36k total to you.

This is based on remote work, with you providing the laptop and software. Eden Brown supplies Wi-Fi and a UPS to the engineer.

Net result: an estimated 41% annual cost saving for this job category.

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