Architectural Technician

Carrington West; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy in Epsom is seeking an Architectural Technician with experience in the nuclear and defense sectors. The role involves delivering detailed architecture for high-value defense projects and requires ARC qualification. Candidates should demonstrate strong capabilities in either concept design or technical delivery, understanding the unique challenges in defense infrastructure. This position offers a 6-month contract with a hybrid work model, ideally requiring office presence twice a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in nuclear or defense sectors.
• Capable of working under RIBA Stage 3/4+ requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver architecture that meets stringent security and functionality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers on design execution.
• Adapt quickly to secure, high-pressure environments.

Skills

Concept design expertise

Technical delivery

Understanding of defense sector challenges

Detail-oriented

Education

ARC qualified architectural technician

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

Details

Location: Epsom

Contract Length: 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.