Architectural Technician

Thrive Architects Limited; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented architectural technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative housing projects from initial masterplanning to detailed design. You will collaborate with architects and project leaders, gaining valuable experience while working on residential and mixed-use developments. With a focus on sustainability and community needs, this position promises a rewarding career path with opportunities for professional growth. Join a forward-thinking firm that values creativity and teamwork, and enjoy the benefits of hybrid working and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare Scheme

Employee retail discount scheme

Regular social events

Promotion opportunities

Good CPD programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience on residential/mixed-use projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with good visualisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Input at various design stages from feasibility to planning applications.
• Prepare planning application packs with drawings and visualisations.

Skills

Residential design

Placemaking

AutoCAD

REVIT

Adobe Creative Cloud

Sketch-Up

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Task management

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Adobe Creative Cloud

Sketch-Up

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated architectural technician to join our team and contribute to the design and development of a wide range of housing projects at all stages of design from masterplanning through to detailed design, combining architecture and urban design. As an architectural technician, you will work closely with our architects and design team to create innovative and sustainable housing developments that meet the needs of our clients and the community.

The Role

The role includes input at various stages of the design process from feasibility layouts through to planning applications. Working alongside project leaders to prepare full, outline and reserved matters planning application packs, including drawings, 3D visualisations and graphic outputs. As the role develops over time you will provide increasing inputs to design and the project process with clear opportunities to gain experience and progress.

Key Attributes and Skills Needed:

• Minimum of 2 years (UK based) experience working on residential/mixed-use projects for developer clients and national housebuilders
• Keen interest in residential design and placemaking
• Proficient in AutoCAD; experience in using REVIT desirable but not essential
• Good visualisation and graphic skills (Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch-Up)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Desire to progress and attend CPD

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (dependant on experience)
• Hybrid working available
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eyecare Scheme
• Employee retail discount scheme
• Regular social events
• Promotion opportunities
• Good CPD programme
• Convenient location with free parking