Architectural Technician

RGB Recruitment; Cowley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits

Supportive culture

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is recruiting for an Architect or Architectural Technician on the outskirts of Exeter. The role focuses on leading technical delivery for housing schemes, coordinating construction drawings, and ensuring compliance with Building Regulations.

The candidate will mentor juniors and collaborate with clients and consultants on site. We seek a strong background in housing, a minimum of five years in a UK practice, and proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit preferred).

Qualifications

• Five or more years' experience in a UK architectural practice.
• Strong background in housing projects, ideally with developer clients
• Experience across industrial, leisure, hotels and commercial sectors beneficial
• Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction detailing
• Confident leading technical delivery and mentoring junior team members

Responsibilities

• Leading the technical delivery of projects from planning through to construction
• Producing and overseeing detailed construction drawing packages
• Working closely with clients and consultant teams to ensure coordinated delivery
• Managing and supervising projects on site, ensuring quality and compliance
• Coordinating consultants and resolving technical queries during construction
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with Building Regulations and best practice
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members where required

Skills

Housing project experience

Project leadership

UK Building Regulations

Construction detailing

Education

Relevant Architectural qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Architect OR Architectural Technician, outskirts of Exeter, £30k - £45k DOE

A well-established architectural practice just outside of Exeter is looking for an experienced Architect or Architectural Technologist to join their team.

This is a senior level position suited to someone confident leading the technical delivery of projects, particularly within the housing sector. Experience working with developer-led residential schemes is highly desirable, although experience from other backgrounds will also be considered.

The practice delivers a range of projects including residential, industrial and commercial schemes, with leisure and hotel experience viewed as a bonus.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Leading the technical delivery of projects from planning through to construction
• Producing and overseeing detailed construction drawing packages
• Working closely with clients and consultant teams to ensure coordinated delivery
• Managing and supervising projects on site, ensuring quality and compliance
• Coordinating consultants and resolving technical queries during construction
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with Building Regulations and best practice
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members where required

Requirements:

• Relevant Architectural qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a UK architectural practice
• Solid career history
• Strong background in housing projects, ideally with developer clients
• Experience across industrial, leisure, hotels and commercial sectors beneficial
• Confident managing projects on site and overseeing technical delivery
• Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction detailing
• AutoCAD proficiency is essential
• Revit proficiency is preferred, however training will be provided

This is a genuine opportunity to join a practice that values long term careers. The company offers real progression opportunities, invests in its people, and is known for looking after its team with strong benefits and a supportive working culture