Architectural Technician

Eden Brown; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in sports design in the UK is seeking a Senior Architectural Technician to lead the design of sports facilities. The role involves producing and coordinating detailed designs using Revit, managing BIM workflows, and providing mentorship to junior team members. Candidates with experience in sports projects or large civic landscaping schemes are highly desirable. This position offers a clear career progression towards higher design roles and ample growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports-related projects or large civic landscaping schemes.
• Strong technical skills and ability to work independently.
• Awareness of industry standards and emerging trends in sports facility design.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and development of sports facilities.
• Produce and coordinate detailed drawing packages using Revit.
• Support and manage BIM workflows for accurate project delivery.
• Provide technical support to junior technicians in the design team.

Skills

Technical design expertise

Proficiency in Revit

Communication skills

Ability to mentor

Knowledge of BIM workflows

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Overview

Unique opportunity for an Architectural Technician to join a leading player in the sports design sector. In this senior role, you will play a key part in the design and delivery of a wide range of sports projects, from community level developments to internationally recognised, elite competition venues across multiple sporting sectors. As a Senior Sports Design Technician, you will take ownership of technical design packages and support the successful coordination and delivery of projects from concept through to construction. You will work closely with project leads, consultants and clients, providing technical guidance and informal mentoring to junior team members while ensuring design outputs meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy and innovation. You will contribute to shaping design strategies, resolving complex technical challenges and driving best practice in sports facility design. This role requires strong technical expertise, confident communication skills and the ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. This role offers a clear progression pathway toward Senior Designer, Design Manager, or Project Lead positions, with mentoring, structured training and opportunities to take on increasing responsibility across complex and high-profile sports facility projects.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Leading the technical design and development of sports facilities across all levels, from grassroots to elite competition venues.
• Producing, reviewing and coordinating detailed drawing packages, including plans, sections, details and technical schedules using Revit (essential skill).
• Coordinating design information with project leads, engineers, architects and other external consultants to ensure compliance with project and client requirements.
• Managing and supporting BIM workflows, including model coordination, information exchange, and quality control through Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Taking responsibility for the accuracy, consistency and timely delivery of design outputs in line with agreed programmes and quality standards.
• Providing technical support and informal mentoring to junior technicians and graduates within the design team.
• Contributing to design reviews, value engineering exercises and the resolution of technical issues throughout all project stages.
• Contributing to technical discussions, design presentations, and written outputs where required.
• Maintaining awareness of relevant industry standards, guidance, and emerging trends in sports facility design, contributing to continuous improvement within the team.

Candidates who have experience working on sports related projects and large, civic landscaping schemes will be of particular interest. Please do get in touch with your CV if you're suitable – we have lots more info to share on this rare opportunity.

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