Architectural Technician

Stantec; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Architectural Technician for their Reading office. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, experience with residential and commercial projects, and strong communication skills. This role involves managing projects, supporting junior colleagues, and building client relationships. With a modern office environment, exciting career opportunities await you in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC / BTEC / CIAT qualified.
• Experience in an Architectural Technician role, ideally for residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects.
• BIM Level 2 experience and fluent use of Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and manage projects through construction stages.
• Support the UK Architecture team and guide junior colleagues.
• Provide technical support for ongoing projects.

Skills

Revit proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Strong communication skills

Technical knowledge

Job-running skills

Ability to interpret drawings

Education

HNC / BTEC / CIAT qualified

Tools

Photoshop

Sketch-up

NBS Chorus / NBS Building

Job description

Job Opportunity

The Opportunity Our growing Architectural team in Reading has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architectural Technician to join them. This is an experienced Revit and AutoCAD proficient Technician to work on residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects. You should have excellent communication and presentation skills, architectural experience, technical knowledge and a willingness to learn. You will primarily report to the Reading Architecture team, which forms part of the wider National UK Architectural team. The office houses approximately 80 people working in Town Planning, Architecture, Masterplanning, Landscape, Graphic Communications and Functional Support teams. Based in The Blade we offer a modern, open-plan high‑quality office environment in Central Reading, just 5 minutes’ walk from Reading train station. You will join a supportive team environment with exciting career opportunities, great client exposure, and continued professional development in an innovative and collaborative multi‑disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Taking part in initial early‑stage feasibility studies, planning and building regulation applications and leading projects through construction stages.
• Supporting the wider UK Architecture team as well as providing support and guidance to junior colleagues where required.
• Providing technical support with ongoing residential and commercial projects, particularly from layout working drawings through to completion.
• Developing client relationships.
• Remote: Hybrid.
• Minimum HNC / BTEC / CIAT qualified (Revit and RIBA certifications are an advantage).
• Experience in an Architectural Technician role, including production of high‑quality working drawing and layouts ideally for residential, mixed‑use, and commercial projects.
• BIM Level 2 experience and fluent use of Revit and AutoCAD for large residential schemes.
• Knowledge of creating schedules and families within Revit.
• Recent UK work examples for RIBA Stages 4 to 5.
• Working knowledge of current UK Building Regulations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong job‑running skills, with the ability to programme your own work.
• Excellent team capability, able to engage actively with colleagues, confident, enthusiastic and with a can‑do attitude.
• Ability to review and interpret shop and sub‑contractor drawings.
• Experience in writing specifications and experience of using NBS Chorus / NBS Building.

Additional Desired Attributes

• Experience in Photoshop, Sketch‑up.
• A keen interest and knowledge in Design.
• Hand‑drawing skills (concept and perspective) and the ability to produce clear graphic presentations.