Architectural Technician

Eden Brown; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the sports design sector seeks a Senior Sports Design Technician to lead technical design for diverse sports facilities. The role involves producing drawing packages, managing BIM workflows, and providing mentoring to junior staff. A strong background in sports-related projects and proficiency in Revit are essential. This role offers a pathway to higher positions within the design team, supported by structured training and mentoring. Ideal candidates will have expertise in developing complex sports venues and civic landscaping projects.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in architectural design and construction.
• Experience with producing and coordinating detailed drawing packages.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and development of sports facilities.
• Produce and coordinate detailed drawing packages.
• Manage BIM workflows and ensure project compliance.

Skills

Revit

BIM workflows

Technical design

Communication

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

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. You will be supported through 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.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Kieran How, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.