Architectural Technician

Carrington West; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Architectural Technician in Glasgow to work on high-value nuclear and defence projects. The role demands adaptability in secure environments, with strong emphasis on either concept design or technical delivery. The ideal candidate will have an ARC qualification and experience in the defence sector. This is an initial 6-month contract position with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• An ARC qualification as an architectural technician is essential.
• Strong capability in concept design or technical delivery (RIBA Stage 3 onwards).
• Demonstrated understanding of the defence sector's unique challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver architecture that meets high standards functionally and securely.
• Collaborate with engineers, security consultants, and project managers.
• Adapt to secure, fast-paced environments.

Skills

ARC qualified architectural technician

Concept design capability

Technical delivery experience

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: Glasgow

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