Architect / Architectural Technician

Scottish Prison Service; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Edinburgh is seeking an Architect/Architectural Technician to support the Estates Team with technical and design work. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Architecture or relevant experience, with expertise in detailing new build and maintenance projects preferably in the public sector. Essential skills include proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, along with strong IT and communication abilities. Benefits include generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive Pension (Civil Service)

Personal and professional development

Annual Leave - 34 days rising to 42 days

Free car parking

Discounts at high street stores

Sick Pay

All tools and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Significant experience in detailing and specifying new build and maintenance projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BIM processes for construction and maintenance.
• Ability to prepare detailed written reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, design and CAD assistance for Estates.
• Progress maintenance and development projects with design input.
• Maintain and update digital record drawing information.

Skills

Design and Specification Expertise

Digital Design and BIM Proficiency

IT and Visual Communication Skills

Collaboration and Organisational Ability

Education

Degree or HND/C in Architecture or Architectural Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Architect/Architectural Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen within SPS Headquarters as we recruit for an Architect/Architectural Technician to join the Estates Team. The postholder shall provide Estates with in-house technical, design and CAD assistance. Progressing a range of maintenance and development projects with design, detailing and specification input. Maintain and keep up to date digital record drawing information currently held and assist in developing and migration of Estates record information to searchable data and BIM models.

If you have the following, we would like to hear from you:

• Degree or HND/C in Architecture or Architectural Technology (equivalent or relevant significant experience working in the role)
• Design and Specification Expertise:Significant experience in detailing and specifying new build and maintenance projects (preferably Public Sector), with knowledge of Planning, Building Regulations, and RIBA stages.
• Digital Design and BIM Proficiency:Comprehensive knowledge and experience of AutoCAD and Revit, with working knowledge of BIM processes for construction and maintenance.
• IT and Visual Communication Skills:Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; experience with Photoshop and InDesign is advantageous. Ability to prepare detailed written reports, presentations, and briefing notes.
• Collaboration and Organisational Ability:Proven ability to build and maintain relationships, negotiate and influence within multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent communication skills and organisational capability to prioritise, plan, and deliver outputs under pressure within budgets and timescales.

Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:

• Attractive Pension (Civil Service)
• Commitment to your personal and professional development
• Annual Leave - 34 days rising to 42 days
• Free car parking
• Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council.
• Sick Pay
• All tools and PPE provided.

For information on the job, including full job description and person specification, and to apply for these vacancies please visit the Scottish Prison Service website.