Architectural Technician

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering consultancy in the UK seeks an Architectural Technician with expertise in the nuclear or defence sectors. You will play a key role in delivering high-value projects that meet stringent security and functional standards. The ideal candidate is ARC qualified and has strong skills in either concept design or technical delivery. This position offers a 6-month contract with opportunities to contribute to some of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• ARC qualified architectural technician with experience in the nuclear or defence sectors.
• Strong capability in either concept design or technical delivery.
• Good understanding of the challenges in the defence sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver architecture that meets exacting standards securely and functionally.
• Collaborate with engineers, security consultants, and project managers.
• Support national capability and resilience through high-value projects.

Skills

ARC qualified architectural technician

Capability in concept design

Technical delivery (RIBA Stage 3 onwards)

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: London or 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.