Architectural Technician

Carrington West; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy is seeking an Architectural Technician with experience in the nuclear or defence sectors. This role involves delivering high-quality architecture for secure government estates and nuclear-grade installations. The ideal candidate will be an ARC qualified technician with a strong understanding of defence sector challenges and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a 6-month contract and requires attendance at the office ideally 2 days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear or defence sectors is required.
• Strong capability in either concept design or technical delivery (RIBA Stage 3 onwards).
• Adaptable and detail-driven professional.

Responsibilities

• Deliver architecture that meets security and functional standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, security consultants, and project managers.
• Work effectively in secure, fast-paced environments.

Skills

ARC qualified architectural technician

Concept design or technical delivery expertise

Understanding of defence sector challenges

Job description

Overview

Are you an Architectural Technician with experience in the nuclear or defence sectors? Ready to shape the future of the UK's most secure and technically demanding infrastructure projects with a large international consultancy?

Job Title

Architectural Technician - Nuclear / Defence Bias

Location

London or Epsom

Contract

Initial 6-month contract

Rate

DoE (This role falls inside IR35)

The Opportunity

We're recruiting for highly skilled architectural technicians to join one of the world's leading design and engineering consultancies. With a strong pipeline of secured work across the UK nuclear and defence landscape working on front-end design. You'll be part of an expert, multidisciplinary team working on high-value defence facilities, secure government estates, and nuclear-grade installations. Whether you specialise in front-end concept design or technical delivery through RIBA Stage 3/4+, your expertise will directly support national capability and resilience.

The Role

We're looking for adaptable, detail-driven professionals who can operate effectively in secure, fast-paced environments. You'll be hands-on in delivering architecture that must meet exacting standards - functionally, securely, and with longevity in mind. Collaboration with engineers, security consultants, and project managers will be central to your role.

What You\'ll Need

• ARC qualified architectural technician
• Strong capability in either concept design or technical delivery (RIBA Stage 3 onwards).
• A good understanding of the challenges that come from working in the defence sector
• Ability to get to the office ideally 2 days a week

This is a great opportunity to work on the designs of some of the most exclusive projects in the UK. Please apply or get in touch ASAP if you would like to be considered