Architectural Technician

Architecturevogue; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established architectural practice in North Devon is seeking a motivated Architectural Technician. The role involves diverse rural projects including bespoke homes and commercial buildings. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, experience with building regulations, and proficiency in Revit. The company offers competitive salary, clear career progression opportunities, and a supportive working culture in a beautiful region of the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Clear career progression opportunities

Supportive and friendly working culture

Work-life balance environment

Qualifications

• Proven UK practice experience as an Architectural Technician.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations.
• Experience across a range of projects including residential and commercial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural and technical drawings.
• Produce planning application drawings.
• Assist with Building Regulations submissions.
• Conduct measured building surveys.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Support project delivery.
• Conduct site visits across North Devon.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Technical detailing skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Project management

Proficiency in Revit

Experience in rural design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

D5 Render

Job description

Architectural Technician – Rural Residential & Commercial

Location: Beautiful North Devon
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Excellent career progression opportunities

Are you an Architectural Technician with strong technical and building regulation knowledge? Join our well-established architectural practice, recognised for delivering high-quality residential, agricultural, and commercial projects across some of the South West’s most beautiful countryside locations.

We are looking for a motivated Architectural Technician to join our collaborative team. You will work on a diverse range of rural projects, including bespoke homes, conversions, agricultural and commercial buildings, as well as heritage and conservation schemes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing architectural and technical drawings from concept through to construction
• Producing planning application drawings and supporting documentation
• Assisting with Building Regulations submissions and technical detailing
• Undertaking measured building surveys
• Liaising with clients, consultants, contractors, and local authorities
• Supporting project delivery across multiple work stages
• Conducting site visits across North Devon and the South West
• Contributing to high‑quality, sustainable, and context‑sensitive rural design

What We’re Looking For:

• Architectural Technician / Technologist with proven UK practice experience preferably in a small practice
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations
• Experience across residential, rural, agricultural, or commercial projects
• Excellent technical detailing and drawing skills
• Proficiency in Revit is a necessity for a flying start (AutoCAD, SketchUp, D5 Render advantageous)
• Well‑organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a proactive and collaborative approach
• Ability to manage workload independently while working effectively within a team

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Supportive and friendly working culture
• Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm work-life balance environment
• The opportunity to live and work in one of the UK’s most beautiful regions

How to Apply:

Please send your CV, portfolio, and a brief cover letter to:

Samantha Van Marciano
NPAS Devon Ltd
1 Enterprise Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3YB

Alternatively, you can email:

[e-mail]

Or call for a chat 01271 324515