Architecture Technician - Technical Office Copiar

Street Smash Burgers; Madrid; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Street Smash Burgers seeks an experienced architect to design and assess layouts for new openings across Spain, Portugal, Italy and Switzerland. You will ensure sites are technically viable and comply with Street Smash standards for each format.

You will run quick feasibility checks, prepare documentation for negotiations, and support construction with architectural projects while maintaining design libraries and data. Strong English required; travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Technical Architecture or Architecture.
• Proven experience in restaurant layouts and fit-outs or retail roll-outs.
• Advanced AutoCAD; SketchUp knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of planning/regulatory approvals for restaurants across markets.

Responsibilities

• Design and assess layouts for new openings in multiple markets.
• Enforce architecture and interior design manuals per format.
• Run technical, operational and cost feasibility checks for sites.
• Prepare plans and documentation for landlord negotiations.
• Apply regulations for ES/PT/IT/CH and mall manuals.
• Identify floor-plan issues and propose efficiency improvements.
• Maintain design library, templates, and construction details.
• Manage the design and construction technical data.

Skills

English proficiency

Autonomous work style

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Technical Architecture or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Role Scope:

Design and assess layouts for new openings in Spain, Portugal, Italy and Switzerland, following the Street Smash standard unit, and make sure each site is technically, operationally and economically viable. Give Expansion the documentation it needs to decide and negotiate quickly, and support Construction in developing the architectural projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce layouts quickly for new openings and expansion opportunities
• Enforce the Street Smash architecture and interior design manual, adapted to each format: street, shopping mall and food court
• Run a first technical, operational and cost feasibility check on each site: dining room, ordering/pick-up line, kitchen, storage and service areas
• Prepare clear plans and technical documentation for go/no-go decisions and for negotiations with landlords and mall operators
• Apply planning, activity-licence and F&B regulations in ES/PT/IT/CH (smoke extraction, occupancy, toilets, accessibility, protected façades, terraces) as well as mall tenant technical manuals
• Spot critical points on floor plans and propose solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer/staff flows
• Keep the technical office's block libraries, templates and construction details up to date
• Manage the department's design and construction technical data

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Technical Architecture or Architecture
• Proven experience in restaurant layouts and fit-outs (QSR / restaurant chains); retail roll-out or commercial technical office experience is a plus
• Advanced AutoCAD; SketchUp is a plus
• Knowledge of planning and activity-licence regulations for restaurants; experience in other European markets is a plus
• Able to estimate technical feasibility and approximate fit-out costs quicklyGood English, mandatory; Portuguese, Italian, German or French is a plus
• Fast-paced, autonomous, available for occasional travel