Architectural Technician

Technical Moves; Hatfield Heath; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative practice is seeking an experienced Architectural Technologist/CAD Technician or Architect to contribute to exciting projects in both commercial and residential sectors. This role offers the chance to engage in all project phases while ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical coordination skills and be proficient in AutoCAD, with additional skills in Sketch Up and Revit being advantageous. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued, and enjoy a supportive environment that fosters career growth and development.

Benefits

Company pension

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Payment of key professional subscription fees

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial and residential construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and technical coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed technical packages for office fit outs and schemes.
• Ensure compliance with Building Control and British Standards.
• Coordinate with teams and present ideas internally and externally.

Skills

AutoCAD

Sketch Up

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Technical Coordination

Understanding of UK Building Regulations

Education

Degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch Up

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Architectural Technologist/CAD Technician or Architect to join our clients creative, growing practice and be heavily involved in all aspects of delivering outstanding projects, with long term career progression. As an experienced Architectural Technologist, you will be able to demonstrate at least 5 years’ experience across all construction project phases in the commercial and residential sectors, with extensive understanding of UK Building Regulations and excellent technical coordination skills.

The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, with Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite and Revit skills an advantage. You will be able to work thoroughly with the ability to coordinate packages of information from different disciplines.

The company does not have a fixed salary scale and will pay an appropriate and fair market salary based on experience and expertise; circa £33,000-£45,000 per annum.

THE ROLE:

• To prepare detailed technical packages on office fit out, commercial and residential schemes
• To ensure that all designs comply strictly with Building Control, British Standards and all relevant statutory codes
• Assist with all phases of the project including conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents
• Working directly with all members of the consultant and construction team
• Liaise with and produce documentation for approval authorities
• To coordinate internally with teams, as well as externally with consultants and suppliers
• To present ideas both internally and externally
• Attending site visits for surveys and meetings where necessary

THE CANDIDATE:

• Excellent understanding of the construction process
• Confident in working directly with clients and attending onsite meetings
• Confident in liaising with outside suppliers, contractors and specialists, project managers and engineers
• Enthusiastic and flexible with a ‘Can-do’ attitude – you will have multiple projects running concurrently
• Excellent personal time management / project management skills
• Have an impeccable attention to detail in your work
• Self-motivated, highly organised, detail-oriented
• A team player who can quickly adapt when necessary and remain calm under pressure
• Strong organisational and communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal
• Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines in a fast-moving environment

BENEFITS:

• Company pension
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Payment of key professional subscription fees