Architectural Technician

Potensis; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Potensis is seeking an Architectural Technician/Technologist to join its established residential development team. The role blends detailed technical design with client interaction, taking schemes from design through to delivery.

You will produce construction information, work with consultants and internal teams, and manage multiple projects to tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality technical output. UK Building Regulations knowledge and AutoCAD/Revit skills are essential, with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Experience in UK residential design and drawing production.
• Solid knowledge of UK Building Regulations.
• Strong ability to interpret technical information.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed technical drawings, construction information and associated design documentation for residential projects.
• Work closely with residential development clients to understand project requirements and provide practical technical solutions.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and attend meetings where required.
• Coordinate design information with consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure drawings and technical information are accurate, coordinated and produced within agreed timescales.
• Manage several projects simultaneously, prioritising workloads while maintaining a high standard of technical output.
• Contribute technical knowledge and practical construction understanding throughout the design process.

Skills

Residential design

AutoCAD

Revit

Client liaison

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We are working with an established business operating within the residential development sector that is looking to strengthen its technical team with an experienced Architectural Technician or Architectural Technologist.

This is a varied opportunity for someone who enjoys combining detailed technical design work with client interaction. The successful candidate will play an important role in producing high-quality technical information while working closely with clients, consultants and internal teams to help take residential schemes from design through to delivery.

The Role

• Prepare detailed technical drawings, construction information and associated design documentation for residential projects.
• Work closely with residential development clients to understand project requirements and provide practical technical solutions.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and attend meetings where required.
• Coordinate design information with consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure drawings and technical information are accurate, coordinated and produced within agreed timescales.
• Manage several projects simultaneously, prioritising workloads while maintaining a high standard of technical output.
• Contribute technical knowledge and practical construction understanding throughout the design process.

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within the UK residential sector, either with a consultancy or architectural practice focused on housing, or within the technical/design function of a residential developer or housebuilder.

You will ideally have:

• A strong background in residential technical design and drawing production.
• Good working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and residential construction methods.
• Strong AutoCAD skills; experience with Revit would be beneficial.
• The ability to interpret and produce detailed technical information accurately.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients and other project stakeholders.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple projects.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine interest in delivering high-quality residential developments.

This role would particularly suit an Architectural Technician or Architectural Technologist who is looking to take on a broader position with greater client exposure, responsibility and involvement across the project lifecycle.